IFB T-1451-2240 R CBD 3 Interlockings.pdf

STATE OF MARYLAND

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION

Multi-Step Invitation for Bids

Light Rail CBD 3 Interlockings and 10 Curves Rehabilitation

CONTRACT NO. T-1451-2240R

DATE: March 23, 2020

NOTICE

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MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES ARE ENCOURAGED

TO RESPOND TO THIS SOLICITATION.

T-1451-2240R TABLE OF CONTENTS

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LIGHT RAIL CBD 3 INTERLOCKINGS

AND 10 CURVES REHABILITATION

CONTRACT NO. T-1451-2240R

CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS BOOK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOLUME 1

DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.

TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................................................... TOC 1 - 5

VENDOR COMMENTS ............................................................................................... VC1

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS ........................................................................... NTC 1-11

BID FORM INCLUDING UNIT PRICE SCHEDULE ..........................................BF 4 – 13

BID BOND ................................................................................................................BB 1-2

AFFIDAVIT OF INDIVIDUAL SURETY & APPENDIX .....................................AIS 1-5

CONTRACTOR QUESTIONNAIRE .......................................................................CQ 1-6

BID/PROPOSAL AFFIDAVIT .............................................................................. BPA 1-7

BUY AMERICA CERTIFICATE ............................................................................. BAC 1

CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING ........................................................CRL 1

DBE REQUIREMENTS AND FORMS ................................................................ DBE 1-18

LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ....................................................... IR 1-73

SUBCONTRACT UTILIZATION INFORMATION FORM .................................SUI 1-2

PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER .......................................... EFT 1-3

CONTRACT AGREEMENT .......................................................................................C 1-3

CONTRACT AFFIDAVIT ........................................................................................CA 1-4

SURETY BOND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.........................................................SBAP 1

PAYMENTS OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE EXPENSES.........................PECH 1

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PAYMENT BOND.................................................................................................... PA 1-3

PERFORMANCE BOND...........................................................................................PE 1-3

BID PROTEST ..............................................................................................................BP 1

CERTIFICATION REGARDING INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES IN IRAN ...... IRAN 1-2

LOCATION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES DISCLOSURE .............LPSD 1

MERCURY AFFIDAVIT............................................................................................ MA 1

CONFLICT OF INTEREST AFFIDAVIT ..................................................................COI 1

FEDERAL FUNDING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & CLAUSES ...........................FF 1-19

CONTRACTOR SAFETY & HEALTH PLAN GUIDELINES ..................... CSHPG 1-33

GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (MARYLAND

DOT) ................................................................................................................... GP 1-68

SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

(MTA) .................................................................................................................SGP 1-56

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

01110 SUMMARY OF WORK ......................................................................... SP 1 - 16

01130 CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES ......................................................SP 17 - 26

01150 INTERFACE REQUIREMENTS .........................................................SP 27 - 37

01210 MISCELLANEOUS WORK ALLOWANCE ......................................SP 38 - 40

01300 SUBMITTALS .......................................................................................SP 41 - 55

01310 COORDINATION AND MEETINGS...................................................SP 56 - 58

01450 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL .....................SP 59 - 73

01500 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROL................................... SP 74 - 80

01524 ENGINEER’S OFFICE .............................................................................. SP 81

01550 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC ..........................................................SP 82 - 85

01562 TEMPORARY ORANGE CONSTRUCTION FENCE ........................SP 86 - 87

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01570 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION..................................................SP 88 - 106

01600 PRODUCTS .......................................................................................SP 107 - 108

01780 CONTRACT CLOSE OUT................................................................SP 109 - 113

01810 COMMISSIONING ...........................................................................SP 114 - 122

02060 6 INCH GRADED AGGREGATE BASE .........................................SP 123 - 132

02220 SITE DEMOLITION..........................................................................SP 133 - 138

02230 SITE CLEARING ..............................................................................SP 139 - 141

02316 EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL FOR UNDERGROUND

DUCT WORK ....................................................................................SP 142 - 145

02370 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL ........................................SP 146 - 150

02620 SUBDRAINAGE ...............................................................................SP 151 - 156

02630 STORM DRAINAGE ........................................................................SP 157 - 161

02636 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT STORM FILTER .....................SP 162 - 170

02725 SUBBALLAST ..................................................................................SP 171 - 174

02726 BALLAST ..........................................................................................SP 175 - 180

02750 CONCRETE CROSSWALK .............................................................SP 181 - 185

02770 CURB AND GUTTER.......................................................................SP 186 - 190

02920 TURF ESTABLISHMENT ................................................................SP 191 - 196

02999 BALLAST MATS ..............................................................................SP 197 - 199

03050 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE .............................................. SP 200 - 222

03210 REINFORCING STEEL ....................................................................SP 223 - 228

03300 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE ........................................................SP 229 - 247

03404 PRECAST PANEL CONCRETE GRADE CROSSING ON

CROSS TIES ......................................................................................SP 248 - 258

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03410 MONOBLOCK CONCRETE CROSS TIES .................................... SP 259 - 307

03412 EMERGENCY GUARD RAIL CONCRETE TIES ..........................SP 308 - 353

05120 STRUCTURAL STEEL .....................................................................SP 354 - 369

05520 HANDRAILS AND RAILINGS........................................................SP 370 - 372

05650 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TRACK INSTALLATION ... SP 373 – 386

05651 RAIL WELDING ...............................................................................SP 387 - 397

05653 TRACK MATERIALS.......................................................................SP 398 - 403

05656 BONDED INSULATED JOINTS......................................................SP 404 - 411

05665 JOINTS AND JOINT BARS..............................................................SP 412 - 415

05671 BALLASTED TRACK INSTALLATION ........................................SP 416 - 427

05673 OPEN DECK TRACK RENEWAL...................................................SP 428 - 434

05674 DIRECT FIXATION TRACK RENEWAL.......................................SP 435 - 451

05681 BALLASTED SPECIAL TRACKWORK.........................................SP 452 - 461

05696 115 POUND RE RAIL .......................................................................SP 462 - 467

06135 TIMBER HEADBLOCK SWITCH TIES..........................................SP 468 - 473

09911 CLEANING AND PAINTING HANDRAIL AND

RAILINGS .........................................................................................SP 474 - 498

09920 COATING SYSTEMS FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL ......................SP 499 - 506

16111 DUCTS AND RACEWAYS ..............................................................SP 507 - 513

16116 UNDERGROUND CONDUITS ....................................................... SP 514 - 517

16600 SWITCH TRACK SNOWMELTER & NEGATIVE

RETURN BONDING.........................................................................SP 518 - 541

16647 TRACK-TO-EARTH RESISTANCE TESTING ..............................SP 542 - 560

16649 CATENARY-TO-EARTH RESISTANCE TESTS ...........................SP 561 - 566

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17125 SWITCH AND LOCK MOVEMENT LAYOUTS .......................... SP 567 - 574

17301 OCS - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ..............................................SP 575 - 581

17305 OCS - OVERHEAD CONTACT SYSTEM ..................................... SP 582 - 594

17311 OCS - FOUNDATIONS.....................................................................SP 595 - 610

17313 OCS - SUPPORT STRUCTURES.....................................................SP 611 - 622

17314 OCS - PAINTING OCS POLES ....................................................... SP 623 - 627

17317 OCS - CATHODIC PROTECTION ..................................................SP 628 - 634

17319 OCS - SUPPORT AND REGISTRATION DEVICES..................... SP 635 – 640

17327 OCS - INSULATORS ........................................................................SP 641 – 645

17333 OCS - FITTINGS AND HARDWARE ............................................ SP 646 - 651

APPENDIX A - LIST OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS

APPENDIX B - SPECIAL DETAILS – NOT USED

APPENDIX C - FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE RATES

APPENDIX D - BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS

APPENDIX E - PERMITS/WAIVERS

APPENDIX F - CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENT LIST (CDRL)

APPENDIX G - SOIL BORINGS – NOT USED

APPENDIX H - STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR CONTRACTORS

WORKING ON BALTIMORE CENTRAL LIGHT RAIL LINE

APPENDIX I - STAGING AND STORAGE AREA

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MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION

VENDOR COMMENTS

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Bid/Proposal No.: T-1451-2240R

Contract Title: Light Rail Central Business District (CBD) 3 Interlockings and 10

Curves Rehabilitation

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Contract No. T-1451-2240R NTC 1 of 11

STATE OF MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Light Rail Central Business District 3 Interlockings & 10 Curves Rehabilitation

CONTRACT NO.: T-1451-2240R DATE: March 23, 2020

1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. This Contract is for the reconstruction of three interlockings and restraining rail and concrete tie replacement along segments of curved track on the Central Light Rail Line and Penn Station Extension at the following locations:

1. North Avenue Interlocking – North

2. North Avenue Interlocking – South

3. Mount Royal Interlocking and adjacent curves

4. Site A - Curves N/E 23, N/E 25, N/W 22, and N/W 21 located south of the North Avenue Interlocking – South

5. Site B - Curve P/S 3 located between Mount Royal Interlocking and Penn Station

6. Site C - Curves S/E 1, S/E 2, S/W 1, S/W 2 and P/T 1 located north of Camden Yards Station.

B. The work at each location involves, but is not limited to the following:

1. North Avenue Interlocking - North

a. Demolition of mainline ballasted special trackwork on timber ties.

This work includes the removal and disposal of all existing special trackwork, and ballast, within the limits of construction indicated on the Contract Drawings and delivery to an MTA designated facility of existing switch machines, complete with hardware and rods. Demolition includes the following special track work units:

(1) Mainline Turnout No. 88-3A, which is an right hand No. 8 turnout.

(2) Mainline Turnout No. 88-1, which is an right hand No. 8

(3) Mainline Turnout No. 88-3B, which is an left hand No. 8

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b. Demolition of existing standard ballasted track on wood ties, within the limits shown on the Contract Drawings. This work includes removal and disposal of the existing timber ties, rail fasteners and ballast.

c. Removal of existing head block timber switch ties for Mainline

Turnouts Nos. 91-1 and 91-3.

d. Furnishing and installing new head block timber switch ties for

Mainline Turnouts Nos. 91-1 and 91-3.

e. Demolition, removal, disposal of existing curbing, pedestrian grade crossing and underdrain as indicated in the Contract Drawings.

f. Furnish and installation of ballast curb, underdrain, pedestrian grade crossing and stormwater management storm filter structure.

g. Conversion of existing drainage inlet to junction box.

h. Installation of 12” RCP storm drain pipe

i. Installation, maintenance during construction, and removal of erosion and sediment control measures in accordance with MDE requirements.

j. Demolition, removal and disposal of an existing OCS structure pole and foundation.

k. Installation of special trackwork consisting of two (2) No. 8 LH

Turnouts and one (1) No. 8 RH Turnout ballasted complete including all required ballast, concrete switch ties, special trackwork, signal cabling, electric switch layouts and equipment, crib heaters and switch heaters, crib and switch heater cabling and equipment, traction power cabling and equipment, and other facilities and systems as indicated by the Contract Drawings and the Special Provisions.

l. Removal of old, and in installation of new track heaters and track switch machines at Mainline Turnout Nos. 91-1 and 91-3.

Including all ballast and crib heaters, as required in Contract Drawings. Cables, junction boxes, and pedestals for heater elements shall remain and be protected for re-use with new heater elements. Heater elements and switch machines shall be supplied by the MTA to the contractor for installation.

m. Installation of new switch machines for all reconstructed

Contract No. T-1451-2240R NTC 3 of 11 switches, including complete hardware and rods.

n. Furnishing and installing Ballasted Track, which consists of running rails, restraining rails, concrete ties, and OTM’s as indicated on the Contract Drawings. Restraining rail concrete ties with fasteners will be provided by MTA.

o. Reconfigure existing 2-Wire OCS on the northbound and southbound tracks, and reconfigure existing Single Wire OCS on the crossover tracks, including furnishing and installing new OCS pole and foundation, new support and registration devices and assemblies, and modifying/adjusting existing OCS assemblies to remain.

p. Track to earth resistance testing.

q. Power and Signal Bonding test.

r. Catenary to Earth Resistance Testing

2. North Avenue Interlocking - South

a. Demolition of mainline ballasted special trackwork on timber ties. This work includes the removal and disposal of all existing special trackwork, and ballast, within the limits of construction indicated on the Contract Drawings and delivery to an MTA designated facility of existing switch machines, complete with hardware and rods. Demolition includes the following special

(1) Mainline Turnout No. 83-1B, which is a left-hand No. 8

(2) Mainline Turnout No. 83-3, which is a right-hand No. 8 turnout.

(3) Mainline Turnout No. 83-1A, which is an No. 5 equilateral turnout.

b. Demolition of existing standard ballasted track on wood ties, within the limits shown on the Contract Drawings. This work includes removal and disposal of the existing timber ties, rail fasteners and ballast.

c. Demolition, removal of existing pedestrian grade crossing as indicated in the Contract Drawings.

d. Furnish and installation of pedestrian grade crossing.

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e. Installation, maintenance during construction, and removal of erosion and sediment control measures in accordance with MDE requirements.

f. Installation of special trackwork consisting of one (1) No. 5

Equilateral Turnout, one (1) No. 8 RH Turnout and one (1) No.

8 LH Turnout ballasted complete including all required ballast, concrete/timber switch ties, special trackwork, signal cabling, electric switch layouts and equipment, crib heaters and switch heaters, crib and switch heater cabling and equipment, traction power cabling and bonding, signal bonding and other facilities and systems as indicated by the Contract Drawings and the Special Provisions.

g. Installation of new switch machines for all reconstructed switches, including complete hardware and rods.

h. Track to earth resistance testing.

i. Power and Signal Bonding test.

3. Mount Royal Interlocking

a. Demolition of mainline ballasted special trackwork on timber ties.

This work includes the removal and disposal of all existing special trackwork, and ballast, within the limits of construction indicated on the Contract Drawings and delivery to a MTA designated facility of existing switch machines, complete with hardware and rods Demolition includes the following special

(1) Switch 70-1A, Switch 70-3 and P/S crossing which includes two right hand turnouts and a crossing as a single unit.

b. Furnishing, installation, maintenance during construction, and removal of erosion and sediment control measures in accordance with MDE requirements.

c. Installation of ballasted special trackwork complex consisting of two (2) No. 8 RH turnouts and a crossing, complete including all required concrete switch ties, special trackwork, signal cabling, electric switch layouts and equipment, crib heaters and switch heaters, crib and switch heater cabling and equipment, traction power cabling and bonding, signal bonding and other facilities and systems as indicated by the Contract Drawings and the Special Provisions.

d. Installation of new switch machines for all reconstructed switches

Contract No. T-1451-2240R NTC 5 of 11 including removing and installing Switch 70-1B, including complete hardware and rods.

e. Installation of new direct fixation fasteners and repair of existing concrete plinths, removing and reinstalling existing rail and special work steel components within the direct fixation area, including removing and reinstalling existing or new, signal cabling, electric switch layouts and equipment, crib heaters and switch heaters, crib and switch heater cabling and equipment, traction power cabling, and other facilities and systems as indicated by the Contract Drawings and the Special Provisions.

f. Furnishing new track ballast for all reconstructed special trackwork.

g. Track to earth resistance testing.

h. Power and Signal Bonding test.

4. The work for the restraining rail and concrete tie replacement includes, but is not limited to, the following:

a. Installation, maintenance during construction, and removal of erosion and sediment control measures in accordance with MDE requirements.

b. Removal and disposal of existing running rails, restraining rails, restraining rail brackets, concrete ties, connecting hardware, and other track materials within designated track limits.

c. Removal and disposal of ballast to the limits shown on the

Contract Drawings.

d. Handling and installing new restraining rail concrete ties furnished by the Administration complete with new e-clips, insulators, and tie pads. A portion of the ties for curve P/S 3 will be furnished by the contractor.

e. Furnishing, installing, and pre-curving, 115RE restraining and running rails as shown on the Contract Drawings and specified herein. A portion of Curves N/E 25 and N/W 22 are located on existing open-deck timber track and will require insulated tie plates to be furnished by the Contractor. A portion of Curves N/E 23 and N/W 21 are located on Direct Fixation track. The existing U69 restraining rail will be modified as noted on the Contract Drawings and the existing fastening system will be removed, stored and reused.

f. Furnishing and installing separator blocks, hardware, and joint

Contract No. T-1451-2240R NTC 6 of 11 bars required for restraining rail assembly; modifying rail base of restraining rail to form restraining rail assembly as shown on the Contract Drawings and specified herein.

g. Thermite welding running rail strings to form continuous welded rail (CWR). Ultrasonic testing of welds in accordance with Section 05651 Rail Welding.

h. Lining and surfacing tracks including replenishment of ballast stone and restoration of track cross section.

i. Track-to-Earth resistance testing in accordance with Section

16647.

C. Estimated value for this work is in the range of Maryland DOT Terms & Conditions TC-2:01 Project Classification Cost Group “F” ($5,000,001 - $10,000,000).

2. DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS

Questions regarding the work should be directed in writing to Heather Martin at the Administration Offices or via email address hmartin@mta.maryland.gov Facsimile messages will not be accepted unless accompanied by telephone notification at (410) 767-3352. Our fax number is (410) 333-4810. Questions directed to this office must be received no later than March 30, 2020 by 5:00pm. Questions should be submitted on company letterhead. No interpretations other than written shall be binding on the Administration.

3. PRE-BID MEETING & SITE VISIT

A Pre-Bid meeting and Site Visit will not be held.

4. BID DUE DATE & TIME

Sealed Bids addressed to the Maryland Transit Administration, Procurement Division, 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-1614, and marked “Bid for Contract No. T-1451-2240 R Light Rail Central Business District 3 Interlockings & 10 Curves Rehabilitation”, will be received at the above address until but not after 2:00 P.M. local time, April 14, 2020. Hand-delivered bids will be stamped in by Procurement staff, who will also give a bid receipt to the courier. Do not leave the office without a bid receipt. Any bids received after the date and time specified shall not be considered. No bids submitted through EMMA, fax, or email will be accepted.

5. MULTIPLE OR ALTERNATE BIDS

Multiple and/or alternate Bids will not be accepted.

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6. BASIS FOR AWARD

The Contract shall be awarded to the responsible Bidder submitting a responsive Bid with the most favorable Total Bid Price (as referenced in COMAR 21.05.02.13) for providing the services as specified in this IFB. Determination of the most favorable Total Bid Price (low bid) will be based upon the total amount bid for “Basis of Award” Items 001 through 064.

7. TIE BIDS

Tie Bids will be handled in accordance with COMAR 21.05.02.14.

8. DURATION OF BID

Bids submitted in response to this IFB are irrevocable for 180 days following the closing date of the Bids. This period may be extended at the Procurement Officer’s request only with the Bidder’s written agreement.

9. ELECTRONIC VERSION OF BID DOCUMENTS

The bid documents will be available by electronic means. The Bidder acknowledges and accepts full responsibility to ensure that the Bidder has made no changes to the Administration’s bid documents. In the event of a conflict between the versions of the bid documents in the bidder’s possession and the version maintained by the Procurement Officer, the version maintained by the Procurement Officer shall govern.

10. AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS

Specifications may be downloaded from eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (https://emma.maryland.gov). First-time users will be required to create a vendor account. Bidders must supply a valid email address in order to receive notice of all subsequent addenda.

TO OBTAIN THE SPECIFICATIONS: Please visit eMaryland Marketplace Advantage, login to your vendor account, and download the Specifications for this procurement under Bid # BPM018808.

DRAWINGS: Drawings are included within the IFB as Appendix A.

11. ADDENDA

Bidders are required to acknowledge all addenda with their bid package. Although the MTA endeavors to send out all addenda to this solicitation in a timely manner, it is the responsibility of the contractors to make sure they received all appropriate documents prior to the bid due date.

12. EMARYLAND MARKETPLACE REGULATIONS

https://emma.maryland.gov/

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Use of “e-Maryland Marketplace Advantage”

“e-Maryland Marketplace Advantage” or “eMMA” is an electronic commerce system administered by the Maryland Department of General Services. Registration is free and will provide a means for your business to receive e-mail notifications of upcoming contracting opportunities in specified areas of interest and expertise. This means that all such information is immediately available to subscribers to eMMA. Because of the instant access afforded by eMMA, it is recommended that all Bidders interested in doing business with Maryland State agencies subscribe to eMMA. For more eMMA registration information, visit the website: https://emma.maryland.gov.

13. BID BOND

Each bid exceeding $100,000 must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid Price. Bid, payment, and performance security may be in the form of: (1) a bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State; (2) a bond executed by an individual surety that meets certain criteria; (3) another form of security required by State or federal law; or (4) another form of security satisfactory to the unit awarding the contract. Sections 13-207, 13-216, 17- 104 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.

14. PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS

Payment and Performance Bonds in the amount of the Contract Price will be required by the awardee. Upon receiving notification of contract award, the Contractor shall deliver the bond to the MTA no later than the time the Contractor executes the contract. Bid, payment, and performance security may be in the form of: (1) a bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State; (2) a bond executed by an individual surety that meets certain criteria; (3) another form of security required by State or federal law; or (4) another form of security satisfactory to the unit awarding the contract. Sections 13-207, 13-216, 17-104 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.

15. ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER

On every solicitation for a contract expected to exceed $200,000, the bidder will be required to accept payments by electronic funds transfer (EFT) unless the State Comptroller’s Office grants an exemption.

16. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM

A. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES ARE ENCOURAGED

TO RESPOND TO THIS SOLICITATION NOTICE.

B. The Maryland Transit Administration hereby notifies all bidders that, in regard to any Contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit Bids in response to this Notice, and will not be subjected to discrimination on the basis of political https://emma.maryland.gov/

Contract No. T-1451-2240R NTC 9 of 11 or religious opinion or affiliation, race color, creed, sex, age or national origin in consideration for an award.

C. It is the goal of the Administration that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises participate in all Contracts. Each Contract will contain goals for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation on a contract-to-contract basis. A subcontracting goal of twenty-seven percent (27%) has been established for this procurement. All bidders must submit with their bid a fully executed copy of the Certified DBE Utilization and Fair Solicitation Affidavit (MDOT DBE FORM A) and DBE Participation Schedule (MDOT DBE FORM B). If the bidder fails to submit these completed forms with the bid as required, the procurement officer shall deem the bid non-responsive or shall determine that the offer is not reasonably susceptible of being selected for award. ALL DBE FIRMS MUST

BE CERTIFIED BY THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF

TRANSPORTATION. NO OTHER CERTIFICATIONS WILL BE

ACCEPTED.

D. A contractor may count toward its DBE goal sixty percent (60%) of its expenditures for materials and supplies required under the contract and obtained from a DBE regular dealer, and 100 percent of such expenditures to a DBE manufacturer. The DBE credited supplies may not exceed 60 percent of the entire contract goal.

E. New versions of Sections 13-103, 13-104 and 14-303 of the State Finance and

Procurement Article of the Maryland Code, relating to increased bid/proposal documentation of DBE commitments, are effective as of October 1, 2004. The Contract under this solicitation will be awarded in accordance with these new requirements. As a result, new bid submission requirements, including certain revised DBE documents, are in effect for this solicitation. These new requirements are set forth elsewhere in this solicitation.

F. As a result of the revisions to Sections 13-103, 13-104 and 14-303, certain existing portions of the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) relating to post bid/proposal submission of DBE subcontractors are inconsistent with the revised statute. To the extent the provisions of COMAR relating to post bid identification of DBE subcontractors are inconsistent with the requirements of this solicitation, the requirements of this solicitation shall control the award of a Contract. Questions or concerns regarding the DBE requirements of this solicitation must be raised prior to the opening of bids or receipt of initial proposals

G. Effective on October 1, 2009, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) firms may elect to be dually certification as woman-owned businesses and as members of an ethnic or racial category. For purposes of achieving any gender or ethnic/racial MBE participation subgoals in a particular contract, an MBE firm that has dual certification may participate in the contract either as a woman-owned business or as a business owned by a member of a racial or ethnic minority group, but not both.

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WARNING – PLEASE READ:

A firm must be listed in the MDOT MBE/DBE Directory with the gender category in order to be used to meet the gender subgoal.

A firm must be listed in the MDOT MBE/DBE Directory with an ethnic/racial category in order to be used to meet the ethnic/racial subgoal.

A firm must be listed in the MDOT MBE/DBE Directory with both the gender and ethnic/racial categories in order for a contractor to have the option of selecting which of those categories it will use for the firm on a State contract.

Contractors should designate whether the MBE firm will be used as a woman-owned business or as a business owned by a member of a racial/ethnic group before calculating the percentage of MBE participation goals and subgoals they intend to meet.

Maryland’s MBE/DBE Directory will reflect the dual certification status beginning October 1, 2009. You can access the MBE/DBE Directory at http://mbe.mdot.state.md.us. Firms with dual certification will now be listed as follows:

Example:

ABC Corporation, Inc.

123 Corporate Circle Hanover, MD 21076 Female/African American 00-000

17. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REQUIREMENTS

Bidders on this Work will be required to comply with MTA Affirmative Action Requirements and all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity Laws and Regulations.

18. SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION

All bidders will be required to certify that they are not on the GSA List of Parties Excluded from Procurement and the List of Contractors Suspended or Debarred from Contracting with the State of Maryland. All bidders must also be in good standing with the State Assessment & Taxation Department.

19. CONTRACTOR’S QUESTIONNAIRE

All Bidders shall submit a fully executed copy the Contractor’s Questionnaire Pre- Award Evaluation Data Form with the bid package.

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20. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

The Administration has chosen to provide Workers’ Compensation, General Liability, Excess Liability, Builders Risk, Pollution Liability and Railroad Protective coverage on behalf of Contractors and subcontractors working on this project. This approach to project insurance is commonly called a wrap-up or owner controlled insurance program (OCIP). Specific information regarding Liability Insurance Requirements is contained in the IFB.

Please note that an Insurance Cost Worksheet must be included with each bid package.

21. USE OF BIDDER’S OWN FORCES

The bidder with his own forces shall perform not less than fifty percent (50%) of the work at the project site.

22. PROTESTS/DISPUTES

Any protest or dispute related, respectively, to this solicitation or the resulting Contract shall be subject to the provisions of COMAR 21.10 (Administrative and Civil Remedies).

23. CANCELLATION OR REJECTION OF BIDS

The “Notice to Contractors” may be canceled in accordance with State Procurement Regulations. The State (Administration) reserves the right to cancel this IFB, or accept or reject any and all Bids, in whole or in part and/or waive technical defects if, in its judgment, the interests of the Administration so require.

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MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION

BID FORM

FOR

CONTRACT NO.: T-1451-2240R

TO: MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION BID OPENING DATE:

ATTN: PROCUREMENT DIVISION April 14, 2020

6 SAINT PAUL STREET, 7TH FLOOR BID OPENING TIME:

BALTIMORE, MD 21202-1614 2:00 PM

BID OF:

(Bidder’s Name)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

1. This bid is hereby submitted to the Maryland Transit Administration (hereinafter sometimes called the “Administration”) in response to NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS dated .

2. The UNDERSIGNED has thoroughly examined, acknowledges receipt of, and is familiar with the Contract Documents as well as the various instructions, information, and requirements covering the same, all as mentioned herein and in said NOTICE TO

CONTRACTORS.

3. In compliance with said NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS the UNDERSIGNED hereby proposes to furnish all labor, equipment, and materials and perform all work described and in strict accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents for the consideration of the amounts, lump sum and unit prices listed in the attached Unit Price Schedule, and agrees that, upon Notice of Award, within one hundred eighty(180) calendar days after the date of opening of bids, unless mutually extended, he will within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the prescribed forms, execute the Contract and furnish a performance bond and payment bond (if such bonds are required by the Contract Documents) on forms furnished by the Administration with good and sufficient surety or sureties.

4. The UNDERSIGNED agrees and understands that the time of completion is as specified in the Special Provisions, unless the completion dates are extended as provided for in the Contract Documents.

5. The UNDERSIGNED agrees to pay liquidated damages in the amount specified in the Special Provisions for each and every calendar day after the completion date that the work remains incomplete unless an extension is granted as provided for in the Contract Documents.

6. The UNDERSIGNED hereby certifies that the (Bidder’s Name) / / is, / / is not (CHECK ONE) included on the GSA list of Parties Excluded from Procurement. AND

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The UNDERSIGNED hereby certifies that the (Bidder’s Name) / / is, / / is not (CHECK ONE) included on the List of Contractors Suspended or Debarred from Contracting with the State of Maryland.

7. The UNDERSIGNED, as the Contractor, will perform on the Site, with its own organization, percent ( %) of the total amount of work to be performed under this contract.

8. PARENT COMPANY

a, The UNDERSIGNED represents that it / / is, / / is not, (CHECK ONE) owned or controlled by a parent company. For this purpose a parent company is defined as one which either owns or controls the activities and basic business policies of the UNDERSIGNED. To own another company means the parent company must own at least a majority (more than 50 percent) of the voting rights in that company. To control another company such ownership is not required; if another company is able to formulate, determine or veto basic business policy decisions of the bidder, such other company is considered the parent of the bidder. This control may be exercised through the use of dominant minority voting rights, use of proxy voting, contractual arrangements, or otherwise.

b. If UNDERSIGNED is owned or controlled by a parent company, insert in the space below the name and main office address of the parent company

Name

Address

City, State Zip

9. ARREARAGES

By submitting a response to this solicitation, the undersigned shall be deemed to represent that it is not in arrears in the payment of any obligations due and owing the State of Maryland, including the payment of taxes and employee benefits, and that it shall not become so arrears during the term of the contract if selected for contract award.

10. CERTIFICATION OF NON-MARYLAND CORPORATION (FOREIGN

CORPORATION)

a. A corporation not incorporated in the State of Maryland is considered to be a foreign corporation and, therefore, is required to be registered with the Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation if awarded this contract.

b. Where a foreign corporation is currently registered with the Department of Assessments and Taxation, such a bidder shall submit with his bid a copy of the

T-1451-2240R BF 3 of 12 department's certification of his registration or qualification acknowledgment.

c. If a foreign corporation is not currently registered, such a bidder shall submit with his bid his certification that, if notified of his apparent award of the contract, he will register with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation and provide a copy of the department's certification of his registration or qualification acknowledgment along with the executed contract.

11. The Contractor shall, prior to the time of execution of the contract, obtain all applicable licenses and comply with all applicable laws and regulations in the Annotated Code of Maryland.

12. All bidders must submit with their bid the following documents fully executed in addition to the Excel Spreadsheet for Employee Health Care Expenses and Subcontractor Utilization Information Forms:

a. Bid Bond in the Amount of $ Or 5% of the bid price (if applicable).

or Individual Surety Bid Bond in the Amount of

$_____________________ Or 5% of the bid price (if applicable) and a executed Affidavit of Individual Surety (Attachment A) & Surety Affidavit (Attachment B).

b. Contractor’s Questionnaire Pre-Award Evaluation Data

c. Bid/Proposal Affidavit.

d. Buy America Certificate.

e. Certification Regarding Lobbying.

f. MDOT DBE Form A, “Certified DBE Utilization and Fair Solicitation

Affidavit”.

g. MDOT DBE Form B, “DBE Participation Schedule”.

h. Signed copy of the Cover Letter for each Addendum issued by MTA.

i. Completed Insurance Cost Worksheet

UNIT PRICE SCHEDULE BID FORM

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Item Section Description Estimate of

Quantity

Unit Unit

Price

Total

Price

001 01130 Mobilization Fixed Price $839,000

002 01210 Miscellaneous Work

Allowance Allowance $420,000

003 01450 Quality Assurance and

Quality Control Allowance $252,000

01524

Engineer’s Field Office Allowance

$35,000

005 01550 Maintenance of Traffic 1 LS

006 01550 Temporary Traffic Signs 108 SF

007 01562 Temporary Orange Construction Fence

5,253 LF

008 02060 6 Inch Graded

Aggregate Base

85 SY

009 02220 Site Demolition 1 LS

010 02230 Site Clearing 1 LS

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Item Section Description Estimate of

Quantity

Unit Unit

Price

Total

Price

011 02370 Stabilized Construction

Entrance

2 EA

012 02370 Temporary Seed 647 SY

013 02370 Temporary Mulch 647 SY

014 02370 Portable Sediment Tank 2 EA

015 02370 Super Silt Fence 342 LF

016 02370 Limits of Disturbance

(LOD) Markers

2278 LF

017 02370 At Grade Inlet

Protection (AGIP)

2 EA

018 02620 8 inch Perforated

Circular Pipe Underdrain

190 LF

019 02620 8 Inch Non-Perforated

Circular Pipe Underdrain Outlet

10 LF

020 02620 Underdrain Cleanout 3 EA

021 02630 12 Inch Reinforced

Concrete Pipe, Class IV

14 LF

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Item Section Description Estimate of

Quantity

Unit Unit

Price

Total

Price

022 02630

24 Inch Reinforced Concrete Pipe, Class IV

30 LF

02630 Converting Existing Inlet to Junction Box

1 EA

024 02636 Stormwater

Management - Stormfilter SW-1

1 LS

025 02725 6 Inch Subballast 27 SY

026 02750

Concrete Crosswalk

SY

02750

Detectable Warning

Surface

SF

02770

Modified Type A Curb with 2 Feet Wide Gutter

180 LF

02770

Modified Type A Curb with 6 Inch Wide Gutter

11 LF

030 02920 Topsoil, Seeding and

Mulching for Permanent Stabilization

647 SY

031 02999 Ballast Mats 11 EA

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Item Section Description Estimate of

Quantity

Unit Unit

Price

Total

Price

032 03404 Precast Panel Concrete

Pedestrian Grade Crossing on Cross Ties

3 EA

033 05520 Railing 35 LF

034 05656 Prefabricated Bonded

Insulated Joints, 27' long

13 EA

035 05671 Ballasted Track

Installation – Restraining Rail Ties

3078 TF

036 05671

Installation – Monoblock Ties

228 TF

037 05671

Installation –

Restraining/Emergency Guard Rail

32 TF

038 05673 Open Deck Renewal 1 LS

039 05674 Direct Fixation Track

Renewal

040 05674 Replacement of

Damaged Anchor Inserts

505 EA

041 05674 Plinth Replacement 9 SF

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Item Section Description Estimate of

Quantity

Unit Unit

Price

Total

Price

042 05681 Install No. 8 Turnout

(Concrete Ties)

4 EA

043 05681 Install No. 8 Turnout

(Timber/Concrete Ties)

044 05681 Install No. 5 Equilateral Turnout (Concrete Ties)

045 05681 Install No. 8 Turnouts and P/S Crossing - Mount Royal

046 06135 Timber Headblock

Switch Ties

047 16111 Polymer Concrete

Handholes

048 16116 2” Schedule 80 Conduit 4,318 LF

049 16116 4” Schedule 80 Conduit 1,100 LF

050 16600 Switch Heater Assembly 11 EA

051 16600 Penn Station Aerial

Heater

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Item Section Description Estimate of

Quantity

Unit Unit

Price

Total

Price

052 16600 Negative Return System 1 LS

053 16647 Track-to-Earth

Resistance Testing

054 17125 Switch and Lock

Movement Layouts

055 17305 OCS – Reprofile 1 LS

056 17305 OCS – New Cantilever

Assembly

057 17305 OCS – Modify

Headspan Assembly

5 EA

058 17305 OCS – Demolition and

Salvage

059 17305 OCS – Electrical

Testing and Acceptance

060 17311 OCS – Survey and Locate Foundations

061 17311 OCS – Pole Foundations 1 EA

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Item Section Description Estimate of

Quantity

Unit Unit

Price

Total

Price

062 17313 OCS – Support

Structures

063 17317 OCS – Cathodic

Protection System (Contingent)

064 17305 OCS-Section Insulator

Assembly

Basis of Award: Total amount of items 001 thru 064 (figures)

(words)

Insurance Premium (Contingency)

LS LS

This amount will only be added to the base bid in the event that the bidder is excluded from the wrap-up insurance program or the program is terminated mid-term. The Insurance Premium Worksheet must be attached to the bid.

CONTRACT NO. T-1451-2240R BID FORM

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A. CORPORATION BID: FEIN:

Name of Corporation

State in which Incorporated

Business Address

Telephone Number / Fax Number

ATTEST: By:

Secretary President or Vice President

Print Name Print Name

B. PARTNERSHIP BID: FEIN:

Name of Partnership

Names of each Partner:

Witness: By:

Signature Signature

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C. INDIVIDUAL BID: S.S. No.:

Name

Witness: By:

Signature

D. JOINT VENTURE FEIN:

ATTEST By:

Print Name Print Names

FEIN:

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FEIN:

A Joint Venture doing business as

* Each member of the Joint Venture must execute the Bid Form. A Corporate Officer must sign for each member of the joint venture. In the event that a Corporate Officer (President or Vice President) does not sign the Bid Form, a Power of Execution or Power of Attorney, must be submitted with the Bid Forms.

Contract No. T-1451-2240R Rev. 1/07 BB 1 of 2

BID BOND

Bond No. __________

We, _________________________________ as Principal, hereinafter called the Principal, and _______________________________, a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of _________________, as Surety, hereinafter called the Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Maryland, hereinafter called "State", for the sum of ________________ for the payment of which sum, the Principal and the Surety bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS, the Principal has submitted a bid for

___________________________ (Identify project by number and brief description):

NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal, upon acceptance by the State of its bid identified above, within the period specified therein for acceptance (ninety (90) days, if no period is specified), shall execute such further contractual documents, if any, and give such bond(s) as may be required by the terms of the bid as accepted within the time specified (ten (10) days if no period is specified) after receipt of the forms, or in the event of failure so to execute such further contractual documents and give such bonds, if the Principal shall pay the State the difference not to exceed the penalty hereof between the amount specified in Principal's bid and such larger amount for which the State may in good faith contract with another party to perform the work covered by said bid, then the above obligation shall be void and of no effect.

The Surety executing this instrument hereby agrees that its obligation shall not be impaired by any extension(s) of the time for acceptance of the bid that the Principal may grant to the State, notice of which extension(s) to the Surety being hereby waived; provided that such waiver of notice shall apply only with respect to extensions aggregating not more than ninety (90) calendar days in addition to the period originally allowed for acceptance of the bid.

In Presence of: Individual Principal Witness (Name) ____________________________ as to

__________________________(SE

AL)

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In Presence of: Partnership Principal Witness:

(Name) ____________________________ as to _________________________

(SEAL)

(Partner) ____________________________ as to _________________________

(SEAL)

(Partner) ____________________________ as to _________________________

(SEAL)

(Partner) Attest: Corporate Principal (Name of Corporation) AFFIX By:___________________________ Secretary President SEAL (Surety) AFFIX Attest:

By:___________________________ _______________________________ Attorney-in-fact SEAL

Bonding Agent’s Name Agent’s Address_________________________________________________________ Approved as to form and legal sufficiency This ________________ day of ___________________ , 20 __

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AFFIDAVIT OF INDIVIDUAL SURETY

(See instructions on reverse) (Type or print all answers)

Attachment A

County: State:

Social Security Number:

I, the undersigned, being duly sworn, depose and say that I am: (1) the surety to the attached bond(s); (2) a citizen of the United States; and of full age and legally competent. I also depose and say that, concerning any stocks or bonds included in the assets listed below, that there are no restrictions on the resale of these securities pursuant to the registration provisions of Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933. I recognize that statements contained herein concern a matter within the jurisdiction of an agency of the State of Maryland and the making of a false, fictitious or fraudulent statement may render the maker subject to prosecution under the Criminal Law Article, §9-101, Annotated Code of Maryland and the State Finance and Procurement Article, §11-205.1, Annotated Code of Maryland.

This affidavit is made to induce the State of Maryland to accept me as surety on the attached bond.

Name (First, Middle, Last)

Home Address (Number, Street, City, State, Zip)

Type and Duration of Occupation

Name of Employer (if self-employed, so state)

Address of Employer

Name and Address of Individual Surety Broker Used (If any)

(Number, Street, City, State, Zip)

Telephone Number (Home) (Office)

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The following is a true representation of the assets I have pledged to the State of Maryland in support of the attached Bond:

(a) Real estate (Include a legal description, street address and other identifying description; the market value: attach supporting certified documents including recorded lien; evidence of title and the current tax assessment of the property. For market value approach, also provide a current appraisal.)

(b) Assets other than real estate (describe the assets, the details of the escrow account, and attach certified evidence thereof).

Identify all mortgages, liens, judgments or any other encumbrances involving subject assets including real estate taxes due and…