Final - Project Manual - Scope of Work Rocky Gap Pit Toilet Install BPM053960.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL

RGSP – TON Pit Toilet Installation Rocky Gap State Park

12500 Pleasant Valley Rd., Flintstone, MD 21530

Project Number: P-059-211-010

September 16, 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. Site Visit D. Schedule of Work E. Standards and Codes F. Materials and Supplies G. Method of Work H. Warranty and Guarantee I. General Requirements J. Attachments

II. Alternates, Unit Prices, and Allowances A. Alternates B. Unit Prices C. Allowances

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I. DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

A. SCOPE:

1. This project consists of the Contractor providing all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, insurance, etc., necessary to properly build, deliver, and install a vault toilet at Rocky Gap State Park – adjacent to the Touch of Nature Parking Lot.

The project is located at 12500 Pleasant Valley Road, Flintstone, Allegany County, Maryland 21530.

NOTE: Please note that the Information to Bidders Document has been amended (Amendment #1, dated 11/25/2025) to state that no more than 49% of on-site work may be performed by a subcontractor(s). The bidder (prime vendor) must perform a minimum of 51% of all on-site work.

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

Manufacture, delivery, and installation of a self-contained, single stall precast concrete vault toilet

a. Excavation and preparation of site per vault toilet manufacturers specifications

b. Setting and leveling of vault base.

c. The installation of a vault lid equipped with a prefabricated bathroom structure.

d. Back fill and Perform any installation of bathhouse fixtures removed for shipping and testing of proper form and function.

e. Form and place concrete sidewalk connecting pit toilet to adjacent asphalt sidewalk.

f. Relocate information board adjacent to the newly installed vault toilet. Per facility managers specifications.

g. Establish finished grade, seed and mulch to return the area to a pre-construction condition.

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

B. QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CONTRACTOR:

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

2. The Contractor must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing construction work of a similar nature.

3. Upon request, the Contractor must supply the Procurement Officer a list of similar projects, which have been successfully completed by the Contractor.

C. SITE VISIT:

1. It is suggested the Contractor visit the job site 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 consideration any conditions or circumstances existing at the site which might affect the specified work.

2. Please contact the Rocky Gap State Park manager Cliff Puffenberger (301-722-

1480) prior to any site visit other than the pre-bid meeting.

D. SCHEDULE OF WORK:

1. Work shall be scheduled through and approved by the Project Engineer and the facility Manager. The Contractor shall perform all work Monday through Friday during the normal hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, unless approved by the Project Engineer in writing.

2. The contractor shall coordinate with the Project Engineer, and the Facility Manager the date of preconstruction conference, the work, and any closures required.

3. Use of the premise by the Contractor is to be limited to specified work areas and approved storage areas.

4. Work shall be performed and completed within 365 calendar days of Notice to Proceed. Note: Lead times are generally 8 - 10 months. Once the vault toilet has been selected and ordered. The time may be extended if the lead time exceeds the contract time or weather prevents installation.

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.

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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 Plumbing Code (IPC)

- International Mechanical Code (IMC)

- National Electric Code (NEC)

- International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

- Maryland Accessibility Code (MAC)

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

- Maryland Department of Transportation – State Highway Administration

Standard Specifications for Construction Materials

- National Ready Mix Concrete Association (NRMCA) 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. All materials shall be as specified or approved equal by the DNR Project Engineer.

b. All materials shall be new and where applicable shall be delivered to the job site with labels intact and legible.

c. The Contractor shall be responsible for the coordination, off-loading and proper storage of all materials and supplies up until the time of the final inspection. Note: It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to obtain, coordinate, and supply all costs associated with the transportation, delivery, placement, and installation of the restroom with properly trained and accredited persons associated with the placement on site.

d. . Proper signage and SHA certified flagmen shall be used to maintain traffic and a safe work area for workers.

e. Materials shall be stored in a safe area, out of the way of traffic. Storage site location shall be approved by the Project Engineer prior to the storage of any materials on site. All materials and supplies shall be stored up off of the ground surface and protected from weather with a waterproof covering.

Any special storage instruction required by the material manufacturer shall be performed by the Contractor as if specified herein.

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

2. Specific: Prefabricated precast concrete bathroom

a. The 1,000 -gallon vault tank shall be two segregated compartments with these listed requirements:

i. 1,000 gallon holding tank for waste (blackwater) and have sweet smelling technologies for proper ventilation and service.

ii. The vault shall be constructed of precast concrete.

b. The vault lid shall be monolithic with these listed requirements:

i. The bathroom shall not be connected to any utilities.

ii. The floor shall be concrete with a broom finish.

iii. It shall be a unisex single stall complete with riser, toilet paper dispenser, wastebasket, vent stack, cleanout cover and an exterior covered vestibule.

iv. Prefabricated bathroom with all accesses, equipment and risers needed for year-round operations of a vault toilet.

v. The bathroom shall be solar powered capable of supplying interior/exterior lights and vent fan.

vi. The bathroom fixtures shall be stainless steel and meet all applicable ADA requirements.

Note: The following are preapproved manufactures: CXT, Boom Concrete, Huffcutt. Sealed shop drawings shall be a required submission

c. Specific: Site materials

i. Bedding materials shall be SHA approved #8 crushed limestone.

ii. Concrete shall be SHA mix #8 – 4,000 psi after 28 days or approved equal.

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iii. Steel reinforcement for sidewalk shall be 10 gauge, 6”x6” welded wire mesh & manufacturer approved tie wire.

iv. Back fill shall be native soils free of stone in excess of 4”.

v. Topsoil shall be native topsoil free of stone and debris.

vi. Grass Seed: Shall be MDE approved seed mix 1,3, or 5 or approved equal.

vii. Mulch shall be wheat or rye straw free of noxious weeds, seeds, etc.

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 and within the time limits of the contract.

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

d. Where applicable, all materials and supplies shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions as if specified herein.

e. Throughout the project, the Contractor shall schedule and coordinate all work with the Rocky Gap State Park Manager and Project Manager to minimize disruption to daily operations.

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

g. The Contractor shall maintain the job site in a safe, neat, and orderly manner throughout the entire project.

h. The Contractor shall provide all signs, barricades, etc., to insure a safe work area throughout the entire project.

i. The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal and disposal of all debris throughout the duration of the project.

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j. Throughout the duration of the project the Contractor shall take steps to adequately protect State property.

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

2. Specific: Site Preparations / Mobilization

a. Prior to performing any excavation work, the contractor shall notify Miss

Utility to mark all underground utilities. The Contractor shall work with the Rocky Gap State Park manager to locate other facility-owned utilities.

Additionally, the Contractor shall contact an independent utility locating service to verify all utility locations.

b. Contractor shall provide SHA and OSHA approved signage, traffic control barrels, cone, etc., during construction.

c. Contractor shall install any required erosion and sediment control silt fence.

d. Contractor shall follow the sequence of construction as listed on the pre-engineered installation plans provided from the manufacturer

3. Specific: Vault Toilet Installation

a. The contractor shall carefully remove information board and store for reinstallation.

b. The contractor shall remove the topsoil and stockpile for reuse.

c. The contractor shall excavate the site per the recommendations of vault toilet manufacturers written instructions. (approx. 24 CY) The excavated material shall be stockpiled for reuse as backfill. Note: all stockpiled materials shall be protected from erosion leaching with a staked Filter log enclosure.

d. The contractor shall compact excavation, place specified aggregate, level and compact/ consolidate per manufacturer’s recommendations.

e. The placement and assembly of the Vault toilet unit shall be done per manufacturer’s specifications under the supervision of a qualified representative of the restroom manufacturer.

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f. Form and pour concrete sidewalk to connect new vault toilet to existing asphalt. Approximately 5’x12’x4”

g. Install previously removed Information Board adjacent to the vault toilet per facility managers specifications. Approximate size (8’ x 8’)

h. Grade site to create positive drainage away from finished grade of new vault toilet and sidewalk.

i. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to contract, schedule and coordinate any third-party entities in the delivery, offloading, and setting of the vault and lid.

Note: It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to obtain, coordinate, and supply all costs associated with the transportation, delivery, placement, and installation of the restroom with properly trained and accredited persons associated with the placement on site.

3. Specific: Site Cleanup

a. Remove all excess excavated materials and debris associated with this project unless otherwise noted in these specifications.

a. All materials and debris that are to be disposed of shall become the property of the contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for the removal and proper disposal of all debris.

H. WARRANTY & 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 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 Project Engineer all manufacturer’s warranties for materials and systems used on this project. Upon completion of project, user manuals from manufacturer shall be provided to owners.

4. Acceptance by the Project Engineer of any procedures, materials, workmanship, or final product shall not relieve the Contractor of their contractual requirements.

5. All work is subject to the inspection and approval of the Project Manager

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I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. The Contractor shall make their own arrangements at their own expense, coordinating with the Facility Manager and the Project Engineer, for storage of materials and any construction yard he may require executing this project.

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

3. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions and measures to protect all properties from damage. He or she shall repair all damage caused by their 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.

4. The Contractor shall make his or her own arrangements to acquire any temporary utility service that may be required to perform this contract. Any expenses incurred must be paid by the Contractor. This shall include portable toilet facilities.

J. DRAWINGS & ATTACHMENTS

Attachments:

Attachment #1 – Site Map Attachment #2 – Existing Conditions Attachment #3 – Proposed Plan

II. ALTERNATES, UNIT PRICES, and ALLOWANCES

A. ALTERNATES:

None

B. UNIT PRICES:

C. ALLOWANCES:

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