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ENUMERATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following are plans (also called drawings) which form part of this contract:

GENERAL TITLE

TOWNSHIP OF TOMS RIVER

OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

Road Drainage Improvements Project

Contract No. HTR00500.01

FILE NUMBER HTR00500.01

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

CONSIST OF: Special Provisions

DIVISION 1 - General Requirements

DIVISION 2 - Detailed Specifications

APPENDIX PROJECT LOCATION PLANS (12 SHEETS)

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SPECIAL PROVISIONS

1. Existing Utilities

The contractor shall coordinate all work with the utility companies in the areas of construction. Information regarding existing utilities has been collected from various sources and the contractor is advised that underground object locations, elevations, or types are not warranted to be approximately correct. Nor can they be assumed to be the only subsurface objects, proposed or existing, which may be encountered during the excavation of the work. The contractor shall make all necessary investigations prior to bidding to satisfy himself as to the existing conditions.

The project location plans are not to scale.

2. Test Pits

The contractor is responsible to field locate all underground utilities via utility markout and/or test pits as indicated on the plans or as deemed necessary by the contractor or engineer in order to obtain a complete understanding of the underground utility network. All test pits should be performed prior to beginning the proposed work. The contractor is responsible for coordinating the relocation of any existing utilities where test pits demonstrate they are in conflict with proposed improvements. Any utilities that are damaged during construction shall be the responsibility of the contractor. No separate payment for test pits shall be made.

Contractor to coordinate with New Jersey Natural Gas regarding Test Pits called out near gas lines.

Contractor to perform all test pits prior to mobilization.

3. Contractor’s Progress Schedule

The contractor shall submit a proposed program of operation for the project prior to commencement of construction which clearly indicates how he proposes to conduct the work to bring about the completion of the projects.

Contractor shall note that drainage structures proposed to accept tide valves are periodically inundated by tidal waters. No separate payment will be made for downtown associated with flood conditions, or actions necessary to gain access to the proposed tide valve installation locations.

4. Construction Contingencies

The contractor’s attention is specifically directed to the fact that various items and extra quantities have been included in the bid form for contingency purposes due to the nature of the work to be performed in conjunction with this project.

Accordingly, the contractor is hereby advised prior to submitting his bid that he shall take into account the fact that contingencies have been included in the items and that portions of certain items or entire items may not be utilized by the Owner, depending upon the conditions encountered during the work.

To that end, the initial contract award amount may be significantly higher than the final contract amount, depending upon the actual conditions encountered.

The contractor must satisfy himself by personal examination of location of the proposed work and surroundings thereof, and by such other means that he prefers, and shall not at any time after submission of the bid, dispute the original estimate of the work, nor assert that there was any misunderstanding in regard to the contingencies included in the quantities.

5. Asbestos Cement Pipe Removal/Disposal

SP-2

When disturbing, removing and/or disposing of asbestos cement pipe, the contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local requirements, including, but not limited to: current USEPA regulations (NESHAP 40 CFR 61 Subpart M); OSHA regulations (29 CFR 192658); the current New Jersey Asbestos Hazard Abatement Subcode (NJAC 5:23-8); the current NJDEPE regulations (NJAC 7:26-1 et. seq.); and notification regulations (NJAC 5:23-8.6, 40 CFR 61 Subpart M, and NJAC 7:26-2:12).

6. Permits

The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all permits, including road opening permits, necessary for construction in accordance with existing local, county and state regulations and any other agency having jurisdiction in these matters.

7. Tree Removal

The contractor shall make every effort to protect all trees which are to remain within the limits of construction.

Removal of additional trees will be performed only if and where directed by the engineer.

8. Resident Notification

The contractor is hereby advised that prior to any work, proper notification must be provided to residents in the associated work areas by the contractor. Pedestrian access in accordance with all ADA requirements, as well as vehicular access must be maintained at all times throughout the construction process. A copy of the resident notification must be provided to the Township through the Township Engineer.

9. Special Site Conditions

Work on Sundays and Holidays is prohibited, work on Saturdays and after 5 pm on weekdays must be authorized by the Owner and Engineer.

The contractor shall provide, install and maintain (on a daily basis) fencing, barricades or other suitable materials to protect all active construction areas, newly installed surfaces and construction equipment/supplies from unauthorized access and/or damage during the contract time.

Methods and materials for said protection measures shall be approved by, and coordinated with, the Owner and Engineer.

Separate payment for said protection measures will not be made. Cost of same shall be included in all contract items requiring protection.

In accordance with Toms River Township Code, there shall be no construction, maintenance operations or utility work on any roadway before the hours of 9:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m. This time limit may only be adjusted by the Traffic Bureau of the Toms River Township Police Department. Construction shall be so staged to maintain at least one lane for traffic in each direction throughout each separate work area during the morning 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and in the afternoon 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekday periods of peak traffic.

The contractor shall note that dewatering may be required for this project. No separate payment will be made for dewatering. Payment for same shall be included in all bid items requiring the same.

10. Special Attention to Existing Conditions

It is recommended that the bidder visit the site during preparation of bid to ensure full understanding of existing landscaping, fencing, vegetation, guide rail, landscaping walls and other amenities that may be disturbed and required to be restored under this contract.

SP-3

Prior to ordering tide valves, the Contractor shall visit each proposed location with Owner’s representative and confirm existing pipe size, material and accessibility. Additional necessary improvements to the receiving pipe/structure will be determined at that time by Owner’s representative.

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S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1-0.1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1-2.6 PROGRESS SCHEDULE

1-4.1 BOUNDARIES OF THE WORK

1-4.4 LINES AND GRADES

1-6.3 WORK IN BAD WEATHER

1-6.4.1 CONTRACTOR'S OFFICE

1-6.4.2 WATER AND ELECTRICITY

1-6.4.3 HEATING

1-6.4.4 TRAFFIC PROTECTION AND PARKING OF CARS

1-6.4.5 SURFACE DRAINAGE

1-6.4.6 ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

1-6.5 DOMESTIC MATERIAL

1-6.17.1 SANITARY-REGULATIONS

1-6.17.2 FINAL CLEANING

1-6.20.2 PROTECTION OF WORK UNTIL COMPLETION

1-6.20.3.1 CARE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY

1-6.20.3.2 PROTECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF SUBSURFACE STRUCTURES

AND UTILITIES

1-6.20.4 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND FIRST AID

1-6.20.4.1 CONTRACTOR'S SIGNS

1-6.20.4.2 WATCHMEN & FLAGMEN

1-6.23.1 WORKING DRAWINGS

1-13.2 INSPECTION

1-13.3 NOTICE OF INSPECTION TO BE GIVEN BY THE CONTRACTOR

1-13.10 STOPPING WORK

1-18.1 PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHS

1-19.1 ABBREVIATIONS

1-20 EXISTING UTILITIES

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DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1-2.6 PROGRESS SCHEDULE. - Supplement to General Conditions Article F 2.6

Within ten (10) days after the award of the Contract, the Contractor shall submit in writing a proposed program of operation, showing clearly how he proposes to conduct the work so as to bring about the completion of his work within the time limit specified. This program shall outline the proposed sequence of operations, the rates of progress and the dates when each part of his work will be completed. The work under this Contract shall, in general, be so scheduled that the work will be coordinated with work by others on adjacent contracts, if any.

The Contractor shall accompany this schedule with a list of delivery dates for materials and equipment.

This plan of operation may be adjusted and revised as the work progresses, but such changes must have at all times the approval of the Engineer.

In any event it shall be the purpose of the progress schedule to guide the course of the work, and strict adherence to it will be demanded by the Engineer.

If all or part of the work of the Contract will be substantially delayed by the extremes of winter weather, the Contractor shall anticipate such delays, shall prepare his progress schedule in a manner that will minimize the overall effect of such anticipated weather delays, and shall periodically update said schedule in accordance with actual weather delays experienced to that date and anticipated for any subsequent period.

1-4.1 BOUNDARIES OF THE WORK. - Supplement to General Conditions Article F 4.1

The Contractor shall obtain from the Owner all information regarding the areas that may be available for his operations and to what extent and for what period of time he may occupy them.

He shall also obtain from the Municipality, County and/or NJDOT required provisions to provide and maintain traffic along Municipal or County Roads and/or State or Federal Highways approaching or within the site or sites of his work, and he shall comply with the requirements of these public agencies.

1-4.4 LINES AND GRADES. - Supplement to General Conditions Article F 4.4

All work under this Contract shall be constructed in accordance with the lines and grades shown on the Plans or as given by the Engineer. The full responsibility for keeping alignment and grade shall rest upon the Contractor.

Primary reference points for the laying out of the work shall be provided by the Owner.

Lines and grades will be set by a N.J. Licensed Land Surveyor employed by, or retained by the Contractor as the work progresses and will be located to cause as little inconvenience to the prosecution of the work as possible.

The Contractor shall so place excavation and other materials so as to cause no inconvenience in the use of the lines and grades established. He shall remove any obstructions placed by him contrary to this provision.

The Contractor shall furnish and maintain at his own expense, stakes, and other such materials, and give such assistance, including qualified helpers, as may be required for setting line and checking grade marks.

The Contractor shall provide grade sheets at least two (2) working days in advance of the time same will be needed for review, and shall keep the Engineer informed of daily work schedules so that all necessary measurements may be made for record and payment with a minimum of inconvenience to the Engineer or of delay to the Contractor.

It is the intention not to delay the work for the giving of lines and grades, but, when necessary, working operations shall be suspended for such reasonable times as Contractor's surveyor may require for this purpose.

The Contractor shall safeguard all points, stakes, grade marks, monuments and bench marks made or established on the work, re-established them and bear the entire expense of rectifying work improperly installed due to not maintaining or protecting or for removing without authorization such established points, stakes, and

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1-6.3 WORK IN BAD WEATHER. - Supplement to General Conditions Article F 6.3

During freezing, stormy or inclement weather, the Contractor shall provide heat, shelter, and other facilities as directed and necessary to maintain the progress schedule and all work shall be done in a manner to secure first class construction throughout.

1-6.4.1 CONTRACTOR'S OFFICE. - Supplement to General Conditions Article F 6.4

Unless specifically waived in the Proposal, the Contractor shall erect, furnish and maintain a field office, with a telephone at the site during the entire period of construction. He or an authorized agent shall be present at said office at all times or at definite times while his work is in progress. Readily accessible copies of both the Contract Documents and the latest approved working drawings shall be kept at said field office. This office shall be suitably heated and shall be equipped with proper sanitary facilities.

1-6.4.2 WATER AND ELECTRICITY. - Supplement to General Conditions Article F 6.4

The Contractor shall unless specified, provide the necessary water supply at his own expense and shall pay for all water used.

The Contractor shall unless otherwise specified, provide, at his own expense, adequate temporary lighting and electrical power facilities if required for the proper prosecution and inspection of the work. If, in the opinion of the Engineer, these facilities are inadequate, the Contractor shall provide facilities which are satisfactory to the Engineer.

1-6.4.3 HEATING - Supplement to General Conditions Article F 6.4

The Contractor shall provide temporary heat, whenever required on account of work being carried on during cold weather and to prevent freezing of water pipes and other damage to the work. Heat shall be furnished when and as directed and at the Contractor's own expense.

1-6.4.4 TRAFFIC PROTECTION AND PARKING OF CARS - Supplement to General Conditions Article F 6.4

The Contractor shall protect all traffic and parked cars, when lawfully parked, and shall see to it that the cars belonging to his workmen are parked in areas permitted by the municipal authorities.

He shall take particular care to provide access to adjacent property, both for ordinary traffic and emergency vehicles. Access to fire hydrants shall be kept clear at all times. The Contractor will be required to prevent the formation and flying of dust to the satisfaction of the Engineer by the use of water or chemicals.

Unless expressly authorized in advance and in writing, the Contractor shall maintain a minimum of one lane of traffic through the project area controlled by competent Flagmen as necessary. IMMEDIATE clearance through the project area shall be furnished for Fire/Rescue/Police Vehicles and School Buses. If necessary, work shall be temporarily suspended to permit the immediate passage of Fire/Rescue/Police or other emergency vehicles and/or school buses.

Local and through traffic shall be maintained at all times unless the Owner approves a detour route for a duration of time.

Whenever it is necessary to maintain only a single line of traffic, the contractor shall furnish and employ sufficient competent traffic directors during the day and night to adequately guide and protect traffic.

The Contractor shall erect and maintain barricades, danger signals and warning signs at working sites, closed roads, intersections and other places of danger to traffic or to the completed work as directed and approved by the Engineer. Each barricade shall be provided with red flashing lights battery operated not more than five feet apart and not less than three lights shall be used.

Where specific detour routes or traffic protection signs and equipment are specified or required by the plans, the Contractor will provide same along with all other signage equipment and flagmen necessary to satisfactorily protect and safely coordinate traffic.

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Vehicular and pedestrian traffic on streets shall be maintained and protected at all times, and all operations in or adjacent to streets, sidewalks, and walkways shall be conducted and controlled accordingly.

The Contractor shall, for the protection of the traveling public and his personnel, familiarize himself and adhere strictly to the requirements of these Specifications and to the requirements of Title 39, the Motor Vehicle Code of the State of New Jersey, wherever it shall pertain to necessary and required precautionary measures regarding the type of work being done.

The cost of protection of traffic as above described and in addition to uniformed traffic directors shall be as stated in the Division 2 Specifications and in the Proposal.

Uniformed Traffic Directors:

Uniformed Traffic Directors (law enforcement officers) from the jurisdiction(s) affected by this project may be required by the terms of the Proposal (Section C) for this project. If required by the terms of the Proposal, and if the contracting unit does not elect to provide for the direct payment of uniformed law enforcement officers and any additional costs directly associated with the provision of those officers, a line item allowance (bid item) has been established with a dollar amount based on a good faith effort on the part of the contracting unit to reasonably estimate the total cost (as it relates to Uniformed Traffic Directors). The unit of measure for said line item allowance is man-hours and said unit shall include the cost of traffic control personnel, vehicles, equipment, administrative or any other costs associated with additional traffic control requirements required by the contracting unit, or any other public entity affected by the project, above and beyond the bidders traffic control personnel, vehicles, equipment and administrative costs. The line item unit price used in the proposal is the price per man-hour established by the contracting unit for these services and is the same unit price to be used by the contracting unit when billing the Contractor. No additional compensation over and above the established unit price multiplied by the approved number of man-hours worked will be due the Contractor.

For this contract, the estimated number of man-hours listed in the proposal is based on one uniformed officer at any one work area. The Contractor shall provide any additional traffic direction personnel/flagmen to assist if and where required due to the nature of the work and extent of the work area.

The contracting unit shall not be responsible for additional traffic control costs beyond the number of working days specified in the construction contract in accordance with Section 17 of P.L. 1971, c. 198 (C.40A:11-17), when such a delay is caused by the contractor and liquidated damages have been assessed.

1-6.4.5 SURFACE DRAINAGE. - Supplement to General Conditions Article F 6.4

The Contractor shall furnish all necessary equipment, shall take all necessary precautions, and shall assume the entire cost of handling any surface drainage occurring during the construction of the work. The manner of providing for these flows shall meet the approval of the Engineer and the entire cost of said work shall be deemed included in the unit or lump sum prices for the various items of work to be done under the Contract.

1-6.4.6 ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE. - Supplement to General Conditions Article F 6.4

If not waived by the terms of the proposal and contract agreement, the contractor shall furnish Engineer's Field Office, provide the necessary utilities for same, including heat, light, potable water, power, telephone, toilet facilities, janitorial supplies and services, and waste disposal, and shall pay all costs associated with same and fully complying with the following particulars. No separate payment will be made for these facilities and all costs related to same are to be included in the respective bid prices in the Proposal.

1-6.5 DOMESTIC MATERIAL - Supplement to General Conditions Article F 6.5

The contractor during the course of this contract agrees to use, supply or deliver only such manufactured articles, materials and supplies as have been manufactured in the United States substantially from articles, materials and supplies mined, produced or manufactured in the United States, wherever available.

1-6.17.1 SANITARY-REGULATIONS. - Supplement to General Conditions Article F 6.17

Toilet accommodations properly secluded from observation shall be erected and maintained by the Contractor, in such a manner and in such locations as approved by the Board of Health, and their use shall be strictly enforced.

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The building of shanties or other structures for housing the men, tools, machinery or supplies, will be permitted only at approved places and the sanitary conditions of the ground in and at such shanties or other structures must be at all times maintained in a satisfactory manner.

1-6.17.2 FINAL CLEANING. - Supplement to General Conditions Article F 6.17

At the conclusion of the work, all erection plant, tools, temporary structures, and materials belonging to the Contractor shall be promptly taken away, and he shall remove and promptly dispose of all water, dirt, rubbish, or any other foreign substances.

The Contract shall thoroughly clean all equipment and materials installed by him and shall deliver over such materials and equipment undamaged in a bright, clean, polished, and new appearing condition.

1-6.20.2 PROTECTION OF WORK UNTIL COMPLETION. - Supplement to General Conditions Article F 6.20.2

During performance and up to the date of final acceptance, the Contractor shall be under an absolute obligation to protect the finished and unfinished work against any damage, loss or injury. The Contractor shall take proper precautions to protect the finished work from loss or damage, pending completion and the acceptance of all the work included in the entire Contract, provided that such precaution shall not relieve the Contractor from any and all liability and responsibility for loss or damage to the work occurring before acceptance by the Owner. Such loss or damage shall be at the risk of and borne by the Contractor, whether arising from acts or omissions of the Contractor or others, or from floods, storms, high tides, or otherwise. In the event of any such loss or damage, the contractor shall forthwith repair, replace and make good the work without additional compensation or extension of time therefore, except as may be otherwise provided herein.

These provisions shall not be deemed to create any new right of action in favor of third parties against the Contractor or Owner.

The contractor shall provide for the removal of all dirt spilled from the trucks on existing pavements over which it is hauled, or which is washed or otherwise deposited thereon by reason of his work, whenever, in the opinion of the Engineer, the accumulation is sufficient to cause the formation of mud, interfere with drainage or to create a traffic hazard.

Costs incidental to the maintenance of existing roadways as herein described, shall not be paid for under any specific item but shall be included in the unit prices bid for other items scheduled in the Proposal. In the event that the contractor fails to maintain safe traffic conditions and job conditions, the Municipality may after failure of the contractor to provide safe traffic conditions, hire guards or take such precautions to safeguard traffic, and the cost of same shall be deducted from payment due the contractor.

1-6.20.3.1 CARE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY - Supplement to General Conditions Article F

6.20.3

The Contractor shall preserve from damage all property along the line of the work, or which is in the vicinity of or is in any way affected by the work, the removal or destruction of which is not called for by the Plans. This applies to the public utilities, railroads, trees, monuments, fences, pipe and underground structures, public streets (except natural wear and tear of streets resulting from legitimate use thereof by the Contractor), and wherever such property is damaged due to the activities of the Contractor, it shall be immediately restored to a first class condition by the Contractor and at his own expense.

In case of failure on the part of the Contractor to restore such property, or make good such damage or injury, the Owner may, upon forty-eight hours notice, proceed to repair, rebuild, or otherwise restore such property as may be deemed necessary, and the cost thereof will be deducted from any moneys due or which may become due the Contractor under this Contract.

Nothing in this clause shall prevent the Contractor from receiving proper compensation for his costs incurred because of the removal or replacement of any public or private property, when this is made necessary by alteration of grade or alignment, or any such work authorized by the Owner, provided that such property has not been damaged through fault of the Contractor, his employees, or agents.

1-6.20.3.2 PROTECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF SUBSURFACE STRUCTURES AND UTILITIES -

Supplement to General Conditions Article F 6.20.3

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The plans may show certain but not all subsurface structures known to exist in the working area. The Contractor shall particularly note that the indicated locations of subsurface water, gas, electric, telephone, sewerage and drainage systems in the area may be quite different from their actual locations and that there may be some subsurface structure or utility encountered that is not shown on the plans. Therefore, it shall be his responsibility to proceed with caution in executing the work, so as to prevent undue interruptions of utility service to property owners and damage to structures or utilities, or injury to workmen or others.

The Contractor will be held responsible FOR ALL DAMAGES to all utilities or other underground or surface structures whether or not they are shown on the Contract Drawings, and he shall pay all costs for protecting them or for repairing and/or replacing them IF THEY ARE DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF OPERATIONS UNDER THIS

CONTRACT.

In the event that UNDERGROUND STRUCTURE OR UTILITIES are disclosed by the Contractor's operations THAT OCCUPY THE SAME SPACE AS REQUIRED BY INSTALLATIONS UNDER THIS CONTRACT, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer and await his orders concerning the removal and replacement of said structures or utilities. The procedures regarding compensation in this event will be as follows:

a. Where it develops that the utility company will remove and relocate the structure or utility at its own expense and with its own forces, no compensation therefore will be due the Contractor.

b. Where the utility company will not assume the expense but exercises its right to perform the work with its own forces, the Contractor shall pay the cost incurred upon being presented with a bill for the same, and will in turn be reimbursed by the Owner for the amount paid thereon plus five percent (5%).

c. Where the Contractor has to perform the work of removal and relocation with his own forces, he shall be reimbursed as set forth under Article G 10.1.1, entitled, "Extra Work - Increased Compensation". This provision shall likewise apply to instances under (a) and (b) above, where the contractor's forces or equipment are required for only a portion of the work.

Wherever gas mains, petro-chemical mains, electrical or heating ducts, electric, telephone, or telegraph poles or ducts, private or municipal water mains are encountered and service may be interrupted, the Contractor shall keep the Owner utility company or department fully informed in advance of any changes he desires to make. The Contractor shall cooperate with the utility company or department in the removal, relocation, and replacement of such structures, so as to avoid all unnecessary interruption of service. He shall arrange with the owners of the utilities for this work to be done.

If, in the opinion of the Engineer, it is necessary to install temporary lines, to prevent interruptions in utility service to residents, the Contractor shall install or have installed the temporary lines necessary to provide service. He shall maintain and protect such lines during the course of the work and shall remove them when permanent connections have been made unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. The costs therefore shall be assumed by the Contractor in all cases excepting only where the structure or utility requiring such temporary replacement, occupies the same space as that needed for installations under this Contract, in which event the procedures for compensation listed under (a), (b) and (c) in this Article will be followed.

Such work shall be performed to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

Where the Owner's storm drains, sewer lines, or water mains are encountered and repair, replacement, or relocation is necessary before work can proceed, the Contractor shall carry out the work promptly as directed by the Engineer.

1-6.20.4 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND FIRST AID - Supplement to General Condition F 6.20

Precautions shall be exercised at all times for the protection of persons and property. The safety provisions and applicable laws, building and construction codes shall be observed. Machinery and equipment shall be guarded and all hazards eliminated in accordance with safety provisions of Construction Industry OSHA Safety and Health Standards (29CFR 1926/1910), including amendments and supplements to date, published by the U.S.

Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, to the extent that such provisions are not in contravention of applicable law. The Contractor shall provide suitable barricades, red lights, "Danger" or "Caution" signs and watchmen at all places where the work constitutes in any way a hazard to the public, or workmen.

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The Contractor shall keep upon the site, at each location where work is in progress, a completely equipped first-aid kit and shall provide ready access thereto at all times when men are employed on the work.

1-6.20.4.1 CONTRACTOR'S SIGNS. - Supplement to General Conditions Article F 6.20

The Contractor shall erect and maintain safety signs, temporary barricades, temporary fences, and take all precautions to guard against all dangers and hazards, as are necessary in the opinion of the Engineer in the interest of the public health and safety.

Signs shall be of suitable size to be readily seen and shall be black letters on orange background. Barricades, drums and like items shall be standard orange and white stripped. Warning and detour signs and barricades and other safety devices shall be reflectorized painted or lighted, and maintained.

1-6.20.4.2 WATCHMEN & FLAGMEN - Supplement to General Conditions Article F 6.20

Watchmen and/or Flagmen shall be furnished and shall be on duty appropriate to carry out the Contractor's responsibility for safety and protection.

1-6.23.1 WORKING DRAWINGS - Addition to General Conditions Article F 6.23

The Contractor shall promptly prepare and submit layout, detail, and shop drawings for such parts of the work as specified hereafter under the specifications for materials, workmanship and Contract Items. These drawings will be known as "Working Drawings."

The drawings shall be numbered to coincide with the Division and article of the specifications related to same, and consecutively numbered for all individual drawings for a particular item or items related to the particular division and article and shall accurately and distinctly present the following:

a. All work and erection dimensions.

b. Arrangement and sectional views.

c. Necessary details, including complete information or making connections between work under this Contract and work under other Contracts.

d. Kinds of materials and finishes.

e. Parts list and description thereof.

Each drawing shall be dated and shall contain the name of the project, contract number, Contract Item and paragraph number, names of equipment or materials, and the locations at which the equipment or materials are to be installed in the work. The Engineer may decline to consider any working drawing that does not contain complete data on the work and full information on related matters.

If the working drawings show departures from the Contract requirements, the Contractor shall make specific mention thereof in his letter of submittal and on the subject drawing or drawings. Otherwise, approval of such submittals shall not constitute approval of the departures. Approval of the drawings shall constitute approval of the subject matter thereof only and not of any structure, material equipment or apparatus shown or indicated. The approval of drawings will be general and shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for the accuracy of such drawings, nor for the proper fitting and construction of the work, nor for the furnishing of materials or work required by the Contract and not indicated on the drawings. No work called for by working drawings shall be done until the said drawings have been approved by the Engineer.

The procedure in seeking approval of working drawings shall be as follows:

a. The contractor shall submit for approval two prints and one reproducible sepia copy, or six prints in the case of manufacturer's catalogue "cuts" and similar items, of each of the drawings to the Engineer. The submission of drawings shall be accomplished by letter of transmittal in duplicate, containing the name of the project, the name of the Contractor, the number of drawings, titles, and other requirements.

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b. When a drawing is satisfactory to the Engineer, it will be stamped "NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN", be dated, and two copies thereof will be returned to the Contractor by letter.

c. Should a drawing be unsatisfactory to the Engineer, he will stamp thereon "REVISE AND

RESUBMIT", or "REJECTED", and will return one copy thereof to the contractor with the necessary corrections and changes indicated. The Contractor must make such corrections and changes and again submit two prints and one reproducible sepia copy of the drawing for approval, within five (5) working days of the date of rejection.

The Contractor shall revise and resubmit the working drawings as required by the Engineer, until "NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN" thereof is obtained.

1-13.2 INSPECTION. - Supplement to General Conditions Article F 13.2

During the progress of the work and up to the date of final acceptance, the Contractor shall, at all times afford the representatives of the Owner every reasonable, safe and proper facility for inspecting the work done or being done at the site. The inspection of any work shall not relieve the Contractor of any of his obligations to perform proper and satisfactory work as herein specified. Finished or unfinished work found not to be in strict accordance with the Contract shall be replaced as directed by the Engineer, even though such work may have been previously approved and payment made therefore.

Failure or neglect on the part of the Engineer to condemn or reject bad or inferior work or materials shall not be construed to imply an acceptance of such work or materials, if it becomes evident at any time prior to the final acceptance of the work by the Owner, neither shall it be construed as barring the Owner at any subsequent time, from the recovery of damages or of such a sum of money as may be needed to build anew any portion of the work in which fraud was practiced or improper materials hidden, or used, wherever found.

1-13.3 NOTICE OF INSPECTION TO BE GIVEN BY THE CONTRACTOR. Supplement to General Conditions

Article F 13.3

Certain items in the work will require special inspection by the Engineer and/or his inspectors. The Engineer will so specify these items to the Contractor during the course of the work; whereupon the Contractor, before proceeding with such specified items, shall give two working days written notice in advance to the Engineer, for the purpose of scheduling and providing such inspection service.

1-13.10 STOPPING WORK - Supplement to General Conditions Article F 13.10

The Engineer, acting as the Owner's representative, may stop, by written order, or a verbal order confirmed in writing within twenty-four hours, any work or any part of the work under the Contract if in his opinion the methods or materials employed are unsafe, improper or defective. No payment for downtime will be made. When work is so stopped, it shall not be resumed until the methods or conditions are revised to the satisfaction of the Engineer, which must be signified in writing. Work may also be stopped by the Engineer or required to be postponed for an adequate period of time if the work interferes with, or unduly interrupts the operation of existing utilities. The Contractor is required to fully inform himself as to the nature and location of existing utilities within the project area, all locations of actual or potential interference, and coordinate the activities of affected utilities regarding any necessary temporary or permanent relocations to minimize possible or actual delay to planned progress.

1-18.1 PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHS

IF REQUIRED BY THE TERMS OF THE PROPOSAL and Contract Agreement, only, the Contractor shall provide three sets of acceptable, unretouched 8"x10" glossy, cloth mounted 8-1/2"x11" format, properly identified Pre-construction, Progress, and Final Construction Project Photographs comprising not less than the total number of individual prints stipulated in the proposal, with the cost of same included in the various prices bid. All project photographs shall conform with the following particulars and be delivered as required hereinafter.

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1-19.1 ABBREVIATIONS

Where any of the following abbreviations are used in the Specifications they shall have the meaning set forth opposite each.

ACI American Concrete Institute ASTM American Society for Testing Materials ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers AWWA American Water Works Association ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers NBS National Bureau of Standards AIEE American Institute of Electrical Engineers AASHO American Association of State Highway Officials NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association NEC National Electric Code, latest edition AISC American Institute of Steel Construction ASA American Standards Association AWS American Welding Standards

FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Federal Specifications issued by the Federal Supply Service of the

General Services Administration, Washington, D.C.

125 LB. AMERICAN STANDARD

American Standard (ASA B16.1-1948) for Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and

Flanged Fittings, Class 125

USS GAUGE United States Standard Gauge

N.J.D.O.T.S.S. New Jersey Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, 2007 (as amended)

GPD Gallons per day MGD Million gallons per day GPM Gallons per minute CFS Cubic feet per second

SPECIFICATION ABBREVIATIONS

Omission in wording. For brevity, some sentences are incomplete and such words and phases as "the contractor shall", in conformity therewith", "shall be", "as noted on drawing", "according to the drawings", "a", "an", "the" and "all" which clutter up most specifications are sometimes omitted. They shall be supplied by the reader.

The contractor shall provide all items, articles, materials, operating methods lists, mentioned or scheduled on drawings or in specifications, including all labor, materials, equipment, incidentals necessary and required for their completion.

Approvals, etc., wherever the words "approved", "satisfactory", "direct", "submitted", "inspected" or similar words or phrases are used, it shall be assumed that the word "Engineer" or one of their representatives follows the verb as the object of the clause, such as "approved by the Engineer" and "submitted to the Engineer".

References to the Standard Specifications or manufacturer's installation directions shall mean to the latest edition thereof, as published prior to the date of the agreement unless otherwise indicated.

Terminology: Words which have well known technical or trade meanings are used herein in accordance with such recognized meanings.

1. "Acceptable", "equal to", "proper", and other qualifying terms imply the judgment by the Architect/Engineer.

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2. "Approved", or "Approval" means any equipment, item or material approved by the Architect/Engineer.

3. "Approved equal" means any equipment, item or material approved by the Architect/Engineer as equivalent to the specified equipment, item or material.

4. "Concealed" means work which is not exposed to view when the project is complete.

5. "Exposed" means work which remains exposed to view when the project is complete.

6. "Delivery" means unloading and storing at the site.

7. "Furnish" means to supply and deliver to the job.

8. "Governmental" means all Municipal, County, State and Federal government agencies.

9. "Install" means complete erection and connection of work.

10. "Piping" includes piping and all fittings, valves, hangers and other accessories related to piping.

11. "Provide" means "furnish" and "install" as defined above.

12. Words in singular form shall include as many such devices as are required to complete the work.

1-20 EXISTING UTILITIES

Prior to the start of any excavation work, the contractor shall contact the various utility companies in order to obtain firsthand information of underground piping and conduits:

One recommended number to call for various private utilities is 1-800-272-1000.

The following are to be notified at least two working days in advance of any temporary restriction to traffic, or detours related to construction activity:

TOMS RIVER POLICE DEPARTMENT

33 Washington Street Toms River, NJ 08753 Telephone – (732) 349-0150

OCEAN COUNTY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

129 Hooper Avenue #3 Toms River, NJ 08753 Telephone – (732) 929-2130

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Commissioner 401 East State Street PO Box 402 Trenton, NJ 08625

TOMS RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY

340 West Water Street Toms River, NJ 08753 Telephone – (732) 240-3500

JERSEY CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT

1 River Centre 331 Newman Springs Road – Bldg 3 Red Bank, NJ 07701 Telephone – (800) 662-3115

NEW JERSEY NATURAL GAS COMPANY

1415 Wyckoff Road Wall, NJ 07719 Telephone – (732) 938-1000

NEW JERSEY AMERICAN WATER

100 James Street Lakewood, NJ 08701

VERIZON

1278-12 Hooper Avenue Toms River, NJ 08753 Telephone – (732) 914-2220 Attn: Engineering Department

COMCAST CABLE

751 Brick Boulevard Brick, NJ 08723 Telephone – (877)-973-1379

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DIVISION 2 - DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page 2 - General Information.............................................................................................................. 2-2 154 - Mobilization .......................................................................................................................... 2-4 158 - Soil Erosion and Sediment Control and Water Quality Control ........................................... 2-5 159 - Traffic Control ....................................................................................................................... 2-8 201 - Clearing Site ......................................................................................................................... 2-12 202 - Excavation ............................................................................................................................ 2-15 301 - Subbase ............................................................................................................................... 2-23 401 - Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Courses .......................................................................................... 2-24 602 - Drainage Structures ............................................................................................................. 2-27 606 - Sidewalks, Driveways and Islands ....................................................................................... 2-31 607 - Curb ...................................................................................................................................... 2-35 610 - Traffic Stripes, Traffic Markings and Rumble Strips ............................................................. 2-38 612 - Regulatory and Warning Sign .............................................................................................. 2-39 804 - Topsoiling ............................................................................................................................. 2-40 806 - Fertilizing and Seeding ......................................................................................................... 2-41 809 - Mulching ............................................................................................................................... 2-42 901 - Aggregates ........................................................................................................................... 2-43 902 - Asphalt ................................................................................................................................. 2-44 903 - Concrete ............................................................................................................................... 2-45

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The following section is added to the Standard Specifications:

SECTION 2 - GENERAL

2.01 AUTHORIZATION OF CONTRACT

The contract for this project is authorized by the provisions of local public contracts law, NJSA 40A: 11-1 et seq.

2.02 SPECIFICATIONS TO BE USED

The 2007 U.S. Customary English Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, of the New Jersey Department of Transportation and as amended herein, shall govern the construction of this project.

2.03 WAGE RATES

The contractor shall pay the minimum wage rates determined by the New Jersey Department of Labor.

State wage rates may be obtained from the New Jersey Department of Labor (609-292-2259). The State wage rates in effect at the time of award will be made a part of this contract, pursuant to Chapter 150, Laws of 1963 (NJSA 34:11-56.25 et seq.).

In the event it is found that any employee of the contractor or any subcontractor covered by the contract, has been paid a rate of wages less than the minimum wage required to be paid by the contract, the contracting agency may terminate the contractor's or subcontractor's right to proceed with the work, or such part of the work, as to which there has been a failure to pay required wages and to prosecute the work to completion or otherwise. The contractor and his sureties shall be liable to the contracting agency for any excess costs occasioned thereby.

2.04 GENERAL

All awards shall be made subject to the approval of the New Jersey Department of Transportation. No construction shall start before approval of said award by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Prior to the start of construction, the contractor must submit a Material Questionnaire (SA-11) listing all sources of materials. Any materials used on the project from a non-approved New Jersey Department of Transportation source will be considered non-participating.

The contractor is also notified that the District Office, Division of Local Aid and Economic Development must be notified of the construction commencement date at least five (5) calendar days prior to the start of construction.

Award of contract and subletting will not be permitted to, materials will not be permitted from, and use of equipment will not be permitted that is owned and/or operated by, firms and individuals included in the report of suspensions, debarments and disqualifications of firms and individuals as maintained by the Department of the Treasury, General Services Administration, CN-039, Trenton NJ 08625 (609-633-3990).

Payment for a pay item in the proposal includes all the compensation that will be made for the work of that item as described in the contract documents unless the "basis of payment" clause provides that certain work essential to that item will be paid for under another pay item.

Whenever any section, subsection, subpart or subheading is amended by such terms as changed to, deleted or added it is construed to mean that it amends that section, subsection, subpart or subheading of the 2007 NJDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction unless otherwise noted.

Whenever reference to page number is made, it is construed to refer to the 2007 NJDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction unless otherwise noted.

Henceforth in this supplementary specification whenever reference to the State, Commissioner, Department, Engineer or Inspector is made, it is construed to mean the particular municipality or county executing this contract.

Whenever reference to Title 27 is made, it is construed to mean Title 40.

2.05 TERMINOLOGY

In addition, the following terms are herein amended:

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COMMISSIONER. Change all reference to the Owner.

DEPARTMENT. Change all reference to the Owner.

DEPARTMENT LAB. The testing lab under contract to the Owner or any other Testing Lab specified in the Supplemental Specifications.

ENGINEER. The Owner's Engineer or his duly authorized representative.

INTERAGENCY ENGINEERING COMMITTEE. Delete all reference to this committee in the specifications.

RESIDENT ENGINEER. The Owner's Engineer or his duly authorized representative.

STATE. Change all reference to the Owner.

2.06 MATERIALS

Materials or assemblies as specified will be accepted on the basis of certificates of compliance stating that such materials or assemblies fully comply with the requirements of the contract.

Materials or assemblies used on the basis of certificates of compliance may be sampled and tested at any time and, if found not to be in conformity with the contract requirements, will be subject to rejection whether in place or not.

The contractor shall require the manufacturer or supplier to furnish three copies of certificates of compliance with each delivery of materials, components and manufactured items that are acceptable by certification.