Rails to Trails Single Phase RFP.pdf

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PROPOSAL,

SPECIFICATIONS, CONTRACT

AND DRAWINGS

For

CAMBRIDGE RAILS TO TRAILS

WASHINGTON STREET TO WOODS ROAD

DORCHESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND

Prepared for:

DORCHESTER COUNTY DPW

5435 Handley Road

Cambridge, MD 21613

Prepared By:

LANE ENGINEERING, LLC.

117 Bay Street

Easton, MD 21601 (410)822-8003

December 22, 2025

12-22-25

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CAMBRIDGE RAILS TO TRAILS

WASHINGTON STREET TO WOODS ROAD

DORCHESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00030 - Invitation for Bid Section 00300 - Proposal Section 00500 - Contract Section 00700 - General Conditions Section 00800 - Special Conditions Performance Bond Labor and Material Payment Bond Contractor Insurance Requirements:

Reference MTA RE No. 1092 & Draft Construction Project Consent Agreement

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 01300 - Submittals Section 01410 - Testing Laboratory Services

DIVISION 2 - SITEWORK

Section 02050 - Site Preparation Section 02060 - Clearing and Grubbing Section 02200 - Earthwork Section 02220 - Trench Excavation and Backfilling Section 02230 - Aggregate Base and Sub-Base Courses Section 02510 - Asphalt Pavement Section 02721 - Storm Drain Pipe

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

Section 03300 - Cast in Place Concrete

DIVISION 4 through 16

Not Used

Drawings & Permits:

Site Construction Plans for Cambridge Rails To Trails (Washington St. to Woods Rd.) prepared by Lane Engineering, LLC, as approved.

-Dorchester County Grading Permit -MDE Non-Tidal Wetland Permit -MDE Notice of Intent (NOI) Permit

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SECTION 0030

INVITATION FOR BID

CAMBRIDGE RAILS TO TRAILS

WASHINGTON ST. TO WOODS RD.

DORCHESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND

SEALED BIDS for the CAMBRIDGE RAILS TO TRAILS PROJECT will be received at the Dorchester County Council Office BID BOX, 501 Court Lane, Room 108, Cambridge, Maryland 21613 until 10:00 a.m. on the date specified below for Bid Opening, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The Dorchester County Council hereby notifies all bidders that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement; bidders will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this notice and will not be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex or national origin in consideration for an award.

County: Dorchester Cost of Plans: None Contract: Cambridge Rails to Trails Project Bid Opening Date: 10:30 a.m. prevailing time, Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Contact: Stephanie Newcomb at 410-228-2920 or snewcomb@dorchestermd.gov.

Pre-Bid Conference: A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on January 14, 2026 at 10:30 am. This Conference will be held at the Dorchester County Council Office, 501 Court Lane, Room 110, Cambridge, Maryland 21613 All work is to be completed by August 28, 2026, and all invoices must be received no later than September 25, 2026.

Project specifications may be obtained from the Dorchester County Department of Public Works 5435 Handley Road, Cambridge, MD 21613, (410-228-2920).

All proposals must be submitted upon the included PROPOSAL form, must give the price in figures for each item of the proposed work and must be signed by the bidder with his name and address. Each proposal must be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked, " CAMBRIDGE RAILS TO TRAILS". Proposals made on any other than the attached form will not be considered. Changes in the wording of the proposal, additions, deletions or limiting provisions may render the proposal informal and may cause for its rejection.

A bid security totaling at least five percent (5%) of the bid amount will be required on contracts of $10,000 or more. Acceptable forms of security for bid guaranty shall be:

(1) A bond in a form satisfactory to the County underwritten by a company licensed to issue bonds in this State;

(2) A bank certified check, bank cashier’s check, bank treasurer’s check or cash;

(3) Pledge of security backed by the full faith and full credit of the United States government or binds issued by the State of Maryland.

Surety shall be made payable to the “County Council of Dorchester County, Maryland”. This bid security is a Proposal Guarantee (which is understood will be forfeited in the event the contract is not executed, if awarded to the signer of this affidavit).

The project standards and procedures are in conformance with the MDOT Corridor Manual which can be referenced at https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/OPCP/Rail_Info_Manual_SIGNED_2_21_05.pdf.

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In accordance with State Finance and Procurement Title 13 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, no performance or payment bonds are required for bids less than $100,000.00. The anticipated cost of the project is over $100,000.00 and as such performance and payment bonds will be required.

The Contractor, in performing the work furnished by this contract or furnishing the services provided herein, shall not discriminate against any person seeking employment with or employed by him because of race, creed, color or national origin.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY -

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS GENERAL ORDER - CONSTRUCTION

Under provisions contained in the Maryland Occupational Safety Law, Article 89, Sections 28-48, Annotated Code of Maryland, 1957b Edition, the employer shall furnish and maintain employment and a place of employment which shall be reasonably safe for employees. To this end, the Department of Labor and Industry has adopted the American Standard Safety Code for Building Construction, A10.2-1944 which contains minimum standards having a full force and effect of law, and provides for criminal penalties, fines and imprisonment for failure to comply. These standards must be observed and maintained throughout the entire construction project. This General Order shall remain effective as construction progresses and until such time as this project is completed.

The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering the lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders, or any other factors they deem appropriate.

George L. Pfeffer, Jr., President Dorchester County Council

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SECTION 00300

PROPOSAL

DORCHESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND

Made this ________________________day of _________________________20______

By___________________________________________________________________________

Business Address_______________________________________________________________

The Bidder declares that the only person, firm, or corporation or persons, firms or corporations that has or have any interest in this proposal or in the contract or contracts proposed to be taken is or are the undersigned; that this proposal is made without connection, collusion, or agreement with any person, firm, or corporation making a proposal of the same work to bid a fixed or uniform price; that the attached specifications and form of contract and the drawings therein referred to have been carefully examined and are understood; that as careful an examination has been made as is necessary to become informed as to the character and extent of the work required; and that it is proposed and agreed if the proposal is accepted to contract with Dorchester County, in the form of contract hereto attached to do the required work in the manner set forth in the specifications and as shown on the drawings.

The prices on the attached and signed Proposal forms are to include and cover the furnishing of all materials and labor requisite and proper (except those specified as being furnished by the Owner), and the providing of all necessary machinery, tools apparatus and means of performing the work, and the doing of all the above-mentioned work, in the manner set forth, described and shown in the specifications, and the contract drawings within the prescribed time. If this proposal shall be accepted by Dorchester County and the undersigned shall refuse or neglect within 10 days after receiving the contract for execution, to execute the same and to give the stipulated bond, then said Dorchester County DPW may at its sole option, determine that the bidder has abandoned the contract; and thereupon the proposal and the acceptance thereof shall be null and void; and the deposit accompanying the proposal shall be forfeit to and become the property of said Dorchester County.

I/We identify by number, date and number of pages the following addenda:

No. Date

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PROPOSAL FORM

County Commissioners of Dorchester County, Maryland:

We hereby submit, for your review, our proposal requested by the Invitation to Bid. This proposal includes and incorporates all information as described in this Proposal Form, Specifications, Drawings and in Information for Bidders, the same as if specifically written herein.

BIDDER___________________________________________________Date_______________

Business Address_______________________________________________________________

Email ________________________________________Phone___________________________

Signature______________________________________________

Title __________________________________________________

I/We propose to furnish all labor, equipment, materials and other facilities necessary and proper to complete the CAMBRIDGE RAILS TO TRAILS PROJECT in accordance with the approved drawings and specifications. The Unit Price proposal shall consist of the bid items as shown below and as further described herein:

Item No. Description Unit Quantity Unit Price Total Price

BASE BID ITEMS:

1 General Conditions LS 1 __________ _________

2 Mobilization LS 1 __________ _________

3 Traffic Control LS 1 __________ _________

4 Sediment & Erosion Control LS 1 __________ _________

5 Clear & Grub LS 1 __________ _________

6 Demolition LS 1 __________ _________

7 Storm Drain Work LS 1 __________ _________

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Item No. Description Unit Quantity Unit Price Total Price

8 Earthwork & Grading LS 1 _________ _________

9 4” GAB Course-Trail SY 3790 _________ _________

10 1.5” Superpave Surface-Trail TON 300 _________ _________

11 2.5” Superpave Base-Trail TON 500 _________ _________

12 Cast in Place Concrete Flat Work SF 1150 _________ _________

13 Signage & Pavement Markings LS 1 _________ _________

14 Split Rail Fence LF 6161 _________ _________

15 Seeding & Stabilization LS 1 _________ _________

16 4” Topsoil CY 1060 _________ _________

17 Landscaping LS 1 _________ _________

Base Bid Items Subtotal: ______________________

CONTINGENCY ITEMS:

1. Over-excavation and Backfill CY 40 __________ ___________

Contingency Item Subtotal: _______________________

Total for all items: _______________________

I/We propose to furnish all labor, equipment, certain materials as stipulated herein and other items necessary and proper to complete work as directed for the Cambridge Rails to Trails Project at the fixed and unit prices as stipulated above.

The Bidder agrees that this Proposal shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of 90 calendar days after the opening of the Bid Proposals.

The bid items listed above are intended to include all work items associated with a complete project. Some work components of the project may not be specifically listed and as such, it is the contractor’s responsibility to include all work required within an appropriate bid item listed above.

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Dorchester County, Maryland reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the Contract in total or in parts, which in their opinion, represents the best value and best serves the interest of Dorchester County, Maryland.

ALL WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN COORDINATION

WITH, AND AS DIRECTED BY, THE DORCHESTER COUNTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC

WORKS. ALL WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE

TIMEFRAME LISTED IN THE SPECIAL CONDITIONS.

EXPLANATION OF SPECIFIC BASE BID ITEMS

A. Payment for all material furnished and work done under this Contract shall be made under the unit prices bid for each item and the stipulated unit prices as described hereinafter and per all applicable Plans and Details attributable to each bid item and as measured complete and in place by the Engineer. The Contractor shall not be entitled to receive additional compensation for anything furnished or done, except for such extra work authorized in writing by the Owner.

B. Base Bid Items - The unit price bid for these items shall include full compensation for all labor, materials, equipment, tools and incidentals necessary to complete all work as shown on the drawings and as described in specifications and details provided. Specific items are further defined as follows by bid item number:

3. Traffic Control – During the portion of construction that involves work within the Woods Road right of way, contractor is to implement approved traffic control measures and any modifications required by the engineer, City of Cambridge or Dorchester County that are site specific to the timing and nature of the work.

5. Clear & Grub - Removal of existing vegetation and debris within the limits of disturbance. Debris includes, but is not limited to, stockpiles of broken concrete, rebar, brick, and various other spoils & refuse. All materials to be disposed of in lawful fashion in a licensed or otherwise authorized disposal facility.

6. Demolition – Includes removal of site improvements as noted on plans including gravel, misc, concrete, existing inlets, rails and rail ties, storm drain pipes, etc. Any and all steel rails withing the project area are to be removed and relocated to an area within the project limits for later pick-up and disposal by MDOT. Existing rails may be cut or handled as necessary to facilitate cost-effective removal. All other components of the railroad including degraded wooden ties, steel plates, clamps, nuts & bolts, remaining signage, and wooden monuments are to be removed. All materials to be disposed of in lawful fashion in a licensed or otherwise authorized disposal facility.

8. Earthwork & Grading – Includes overall project grading including cut and fill, drainage swale establishment, the removal and disposal of any existing

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9. Installation of 4” GAB – Sourcing, delivery, installation, and compaction of

Graded Aggregate Base per the typical pavement sections in the approved plans and as described in the specifications. Contractor shall contact engineer for proof roll testing, via a loaded 10-wheel dump truck. Contractor shall grade and prepare base for positive drainage.

10. 1.5” Superpave Surface-Trail - Sourcing, delivery, installation, and compaction of trail surface pavement per the typical pavement sections in the approved plans and as described in the specifications.

11. 2.5” Superpave Base-Trail - Sourcing, delivery, installation, and compaction of trail base pavement per the typical pavement sections in the approved plans and as described in the specifications.

12. Cast in Place Concrete Flat Work – Consists of ADA compliant (max 2% slope in all directions) concrete pads as shown on the approved plans including installation of concrete trail landings, exercise pads, bench pads and trash can pads as shown on approved plans.

15. Seeding & Stabilization – Encompases all disturbed areas associated with the work.

16. 4” Topsoil – Consists of topsoil to be furnished and placed within the limits of disturbance.

EXPLANATION OF CONTINGENCY ITEMS

A. Items listed as CONTINGENCY ITEMS in the Proposal may be used and will be paid for only at the written direction and authorization of the Engineer.

Contingency items may be selected in place of, or in addition to, the standard bid items. Such selections to be authorized by the Engineer in writing. All materials furnished and installed shall be in accordance with County and State specifications.

Measurements and payment will be in accordance with the proposal and will include but not necessarily be limited to the furnishing, hauling, placing and installing of materials, and the furnishing of such manpower and equipment as required to accomplish the work as directed in writing by the Engineer.

B. Contingency bid items are to be measured and paid for in accordance with the units shown in the Proposal. The contingency item prices shall be applied in computing the value of changes, additions, deletions and substitutions, which may be made in the work and by order of the Engineer. Each unit price shall include the cost for all labor, materials, tools, equipment, overhead, profits, and commissions necessary to complete the item. The stipulated items are defined as follows:

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1. Over-excavation and Backfill - Represents any over-excavation required, and as directed by the Engineer, and any imported and compacted MSHA Type III Borrow (BRG) needed to adequately provide sound bearing soils beneath structural areas or utilities.

SUBCONTRACTOR/SUPPLIER LISTING

The following subcontractors/suppliers will be employed by this contract: List all subcontractors/suppliers whose percent of work is two (2%) percent or greater. Provide additional pages as necessary. Types of Work not listed indicate that the Contractor intends to perform the work with his own force. The Contractor shall not award work to a subcontractor(s) in excess of fifty (50%) percent of the total contract price, without the written approval of Dorchester County. Failure of the Contractor to list subcontractors may result in disqualification of the bid.

No.

Type of Work

Subcontractors Address/Phone

Percent of

Work

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

The Bid/Proposal Affidavit and Comprehensive Signature Pages follow, and must be signed and returned as part of the bid submission:

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BID/PROPOSAL AFFIDAVIT

A. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE AND AFFIANT

I HEREBY AFFIRM THAT:

I am the (title) ______________________________________ and the duly authorized representative of (business) ____________________________ and that I possess the legal authority to make this Affidavit on behalf of myself and the business for which I am acting.

B. CERTIFICATION REGARDING COMMERCIAL NONDISCRIMINATION

§19-103 of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland states that “Discrimination” means any disadvantage, difference, distinction or preference in the solicitation. In preparing its bid on this project, the bidder or offeror has considered all proposals submitted from qualified, potential subcontractors and suppliers, and has not engaged in “discrimination” as defined in selection,, hiring or commercial treatment of a vendor, subcontractor, or commercial customer on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, or national origin, sex, age marital status, sexual orientation, or on the basis of disability or any otherwise unlawful use of characteristics regarding the vendors, suppliers’ or commercial customer’s employees or owners. “Discrimination” also includes retaliating against any person or other entity for reporting any incident of “discrimination”. Without limiting any other provision of the solicitation on this project, it is understood that, if the certification is false, such false certification constitutes grounds for the County to reject the bid submitted by the bidder or offeror on this project, and terminate any contract awarded based on the bid. As part of its bid or proposal, the bidder or offeror herewith submits a list of all instances in the past 4 years where there has been a final adjudicated determination in a legal or administrative proceeding in the State of Maryland that the bidder or offeror discriminated against subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, or commercial customers, and a description of the status or resolution of that determination, including any remedial action taken. Bidder or Offeror agrees to comply in all respects with the State’s Commercial Nondiscrimination Policy as described under Title 19 of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. AFFIRMATION REGARDING BRIBERY CONVICTIONS

I FURTHER AFFIRM THAT:

Neither I, nor to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, the above business (as is defined in Section 16-101(b) of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland), or any of its officers, directors, partners, controlling stockholders, or any of its employees directly involved in the business’s contracting activities, including obtaining or performing contracts with public bodies, has been convicted of, or has had probation before judgment imposed pursuant to Criminal Procedure Article §6-220, Annotated Code of Maryland, or has pleaded nolo contendre to a charge of, bribery, attempted bribery, or conspiracy to bribe in violation of Maryland law, or of the law of any other state or federal law, except as follows (indicate the reasons why the affirmation cannot be given and list any conviction, plea, or imposition of probation before judgment with the date, court, official or administrative body, the

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D. AFFIRMATION REGARDING OTHER CONVICTIONS

Neither I, nor to the best of my knowledge, information and belief the above business, or any of its officers, directors, partners, controlling stockholders, or any of its employees directly involved in the business’s contracting activities including obtaining or performing contracts with public bodies, has:

1. Been convicted under state or federal statute of:

(a) a criminal offense incident to obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public or private contract; or

(b) fraud, embezzlement, theft, forgery, falsification or destruction of records, or receiving stolen property;

2. Been convicted of any criminal violation of a state or federal antitrust statute;

3. Been convicted under the provisions of Title 18 of the United States Code for violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act, 18 U.S.C. §1961, et seq., or the Mail Fraud Act, 18 U.S.C. §1341, et seq., for acts in connection with the submission of bids or proposals for a public or private contract;

4. Been convicted of a violation of the Section 11-205.1 of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland;

5. Been convicted of a violation of the State Minority business Enterprise Law, Section 14- 308 of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland;.

6. Been convicted of conspiracy to commit any act or omission that would constitute grounds for conviction or liability under any law or statute described in subsection (1) through

(5) above;

7. Been found civilly liable under a state of federal antitrust statute for acts or omissions in connection with the submission of bids or proposals for a public or private contract;

8. Been found in a final adjudicated decision to have violated the Commercial Nondiscrimination Policy under the Title 19 of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland with regard to a public of private contract; or

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9. Admitted in writing or under oath, during the course of an official investigation or other proceedings, acts or omissions that would constitute grounds for conviction or liability under any law or statute described in Section B-C and subsection (1) through (8) above, except as follows (indicate reasons why the affirmations cannot be given, and list any conviction, plea, or imposition of probation before judgment with the date, court, official or administrative body, the sentence or disposition, the name(s) of the person(s) involved and their current positions and responsibilities with the business, and the status of any debarment):

E. AFFIRMATION REGARDING DEBARMENT

Neither I, nor to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, the above business, or any of its officers, directors, partners, controlling stockholders, or any of its employees directly involved in the business’s contracting activities, including obtaining or performing contracts with public bodies, has ever been suspended or debarred (including being issued a limited denial of participation) by any public entity, except as follows (list each debarment or suspension providing the dates of the suspension or debarment, the name of the public entity and the status of the proceedings, the name(s) of the person(s) involved and their current positions and responsibilities with the business, the grounds of the debarment or suspension, and the details of each person’s involvement in any activity that formed the grounds of the debarment or suspension):

F. AFFIRMATION REGARDING DEBARMENT OF RELATED ENTITIES

1. The business was not established and it does not operate in a manner designed to evade the application of or defeat the purpose of debarment pursuant to Sections 16-101,et seq., of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland; and

2. The business is not a successor, assignee, subsidiary, or affiliate of a suspended or debarred business, except as follows (you must indicate the reasons why the affirmations cannot be given without qualification):

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G. SUB-CONTRACT AFFIRMATION

Neither I, nor to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, the above business, has knowingly entered into a contract with a public body under which a person debarred or suspended under Title 16 of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland will provide, directly or indirectly, supplies, services, architectural services, construction related services, leases of real property, or construction.

H. AFFIRMATION REGARDING COLLUSION

Neither I, nor to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, the above business has:

1. Agreed, conspired, connived, or colluded to produce o a deceptive show of competition in the compilation of the accompanying bid or offer that is being submitted;

2. In any manner, directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement of any kind to fix the bid price or price proposal of the bidder or offeror or of any competitor, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the contract for which the accompanying bid or offer is submitted.

I. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE AFFIRMATION

I am aware of, and the above business will comply with, the provisions of Section 13-221 of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, which require that every business that enters into contracts, leases, or other agreements with the State of Maryland or its agencies during a calendar year under which the business is to receive in the aggregate $100,000 of more shall within 30 days of the time when the aggregate value of the contracts, leases, or other agreements reaches $100,000, file with the Secretary of the State of Maryland certain specified information to include disclosure of beneficial ownership of the business.

J. POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION DISCLOSURE AFFIRMATION

I am aware of, and the above business will comply with Election Law Article, §§14-101---14- 108, Annotated Code of Maryland, which requires that every person that enters into contracts, 00300 - 12J:\2024\0200\240230\Engineering (Red)\Specifications\2025-12-22-Re-combined specs phse 1&2-Word Docs\0300 proposal leases, or other agreements with the State of Maryland, including its agencies or a political subdivision of the State, during a calendar year in which the person receives in the aggregate $100,000 or more shall file with the State Board of Elections a statement disclosing contributions in excess of $500 made during the reporting period to be a candidate for elective office in any primary or general election.

K. DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE

(Applicable to all contracts unless the contract is for a law enforcement agency and the agency head or the agency head’s designee has determined that application of COMAR 21.11.08 and this certification would be inappropriate in connection with the law enforcement agency’s undercover operations.)

I CERTIFY THAT:

1. Terms defined in COMAR 21.11.08 shall have the same meanings when used in this certification.

2. By submission of its bid or offer, the business, if other than an individual, certifies and agrees that, with respect to its employees to be employed under a contract resulting from this solicitation, the business shall:

(a) Maintain a workplace free of drug and alcohol abuse during the term of the Contract;

(b) Publish a statement notifying its employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of drugs, and the abuse of drugs or alcohol is prohibited in the business’ workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of these prohibitions;

(c) Prohibit its employees from working under the influence of drugs or alcohol;

(d) Not hire or assign to work on the contract anyone whom the business knows, or in the exercise of due diligence should know, currently abuses drugs or alcohol and is not actively engaged in a bona fide drug or alcohol abuse assistance or rehabilitation program;

(e) Promptly inform the appropriate law enforcement agency of every drug-related crime that occurs in its workplace if the business has observed the violation or otherwise has reliable information that a violation has occurred;

(f) Establish drug and alcohol abuse awareness programs to inform its employees about:

(i) The dangers of drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace;

(ii) The business’ policy of maintain a drug and alcohol free workplace;

(iii) Any available drug and alcohol counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and

(iv) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees who abuse drugs and alcohol in the workplace;

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(g) Provide all employees engaged in the performance of the contract with a copy of the statement required by §K(2)(b), above;

(h) Notify its employees in the statement required by §K(2)(b), above that as condition of continued employment on the contract, the employee shall:

(i) Abide by the terms of the statement; and

(ii) Notify the employer of any criminal drug or alcohol abuse conviction for an offense occurring in the workplace not later than 5 days after a conviction;

(i) Notify the procurement officer within 10 days after receiving notice under §K(2)(h)(ii), above, or otherwise receiving actual notice of a conviction;

(j) Within 130 days after receiving notice under §K(2)(h)(ii), above, or otherwise receiving actual notice of a conviction, impose either of the following sanctions or remedial measures on any employee who is convicted of a drug or alcohol abuse offense occurring in the workplace;

(i) Take appropriate personnel action against an employee, up to and including termination;

or

(ii) Require an employee to satisfactorily participate in a bona fide drug or alcohol abuse assistance or rehabilitation program; and

(k) Make a good faith effort to maintain a drug and alcohol free workplace through implementation of §K(2)(a)-(j), above.

3. If the business is an individual, the individual shall certify and agree as set forth in §K(4), below, that the individual shall not engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of drugs or the abuse of drugs or alcohol in the performance of the contract.

4. I acknowledge and agree that:

(a) The award of the contract is conditional upon compliance with COMAR 21.11.08 and this certification;

(b) The violation of the provisions of COMAR 21.11.08 or this certification shall be cause to suspend payments under, or terminate the contract for default under COMAR

21.07.01.11 or 21.07.03.15, as applicable; and

(c) The violation of the provisions of COMAR 21.11.08 or this certification in connection with the contract may, in the exercise of the discretion of the Board of Public Works, result in suspension and debarment of the business under COMAR 21.08.03.

L. CERTIFICATION OF CORPORATION REGISTRATION AND TAX PAYMENT

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I FURTHER AFFIRM THAT:

1. The business named above is a (domestic ____) (foreign ___) corporation registered in accordance with the Corporations and Associations Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, and that it is in good standing and has filed all of its annual reports, together with filing fees, with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation, and that the name and address of its resident agent filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation is (IF NOT APPLICABLE, SO STATE):

Name: __________________________________

Address: _________________________________

2. Except as validly contested, the business has paid, or has arranged for payment of, all taxes due the State of Maryland and has filed all required returns and reports with the Comptroller of the Treasury, the State Department of Assessments and Taxations, and the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, as applicable, and will have paid all withholding taxes due the State of Maryland prior to final settlement.

M. CONTINGENT FEES

The business has not employed or retained any person, partnership, corporation, or other entity, other than a bona fide employee, bona fide agent, bona fide salesperson, or commercial selling agency working for the business, to solicit or secure the Contract, and that the business has not paid or agreed to pay any person, partnership, corporation, or other entity, any fee or any other consideration contingent on the making of the Contract.

N. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT this affidavit is to be furnished to the Procurement Officer and maybe distributed to units of (1) the State of Maryland; (2) counties or other subdivisions of the State of Maryland; (3) other states; and (4) the federal government. I further acknowledge that his Affidavit is subject to applicable laws of the United States and the State of Maryland, both criminal and civil, and that nothing in this Affidavit or any contract resulting from the submission of this bid or proposal shall be construed to supersede, amend, modify or waive, on

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I DO SOLEMNLY DECLARE AND AFFIRM UNDER THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY

THAT THE CONTENTS OF THIS AFFIDAVIT ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST

OF MY KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION, AND BELIEF.

Date:_______________ By: __________________________________ (Authorized Representative and Affiant)

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COMPREHENSIVE SIGNATURE PAGE 1 OF 2

THE BIDDER IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THIS DOCUMENT SHALL BE

SIGNED IN INK IN ORDER FOR THE BID TO BE ACCEPTED. BY SIGNING, THE

BIDDER CERTIFIES THAT HE/SHE WILL COMPLY IN EVERY ASPECT WITH THESE

SPECIFICATIONS.

FURTHER I DO SOLEMNLY DECLARE AND AFFIRM UNDER THE PENALTIES

OF PERJURY THAT THE CONTENTS OF THIS AFFIDAVIT (PARAGRAPHS A-N) ARE

TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION, AND

BELIEF.

This bid form shall be filled out legibly in ink or typed. The bid, if submitted by an individual, shall be signed by an individual; if submitted by a partnership, shall be signed by such member or members of the partnership as have authority to bind the partnership; if submitted by a corporation the same shall be signed by the President and attested by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary. If not signed by the President as aforesaid, there must be attached a copy of that portion of the By-Laws, or a copy of a Board resolution, duly certified by the Secretary, showing the authority of the person so signing on behalf of the corporation. In lieu thereof, the corporation may file such evidence with the County, duly certified by the Secretary, together with a list of the names of those officers having authority to execute documents on behalf of the corporation, duly certified by the Secretary, which listing shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the County is advised to the contrary. In any case where a bid is signed by an Attorney in Fact the same must be accompanied by a copy of the appointing document, duly certified.

IF AN INDIVIDUAL:

NAME:_______________________________________________________________________

Street and/or P.O. Box

City State Zip Code Fed ID or SSN

______________________________________________________ (SEAL) ________________

Signature Date

Print Signature

WITNESS: ____________________________________________________________

Signature

Print Signature

COMPREHENSIVE SIGNATURE PAGE 2 OF 2

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IF A PARTNERSHIP:

NAME OF

PARTNERSHIP:_________________________________________________________

Street and/or P.O. Box

City State Zip Code Fed ID or SSN

BY:__________________________________________________ (SEAL) ________________

Member Signature Date

Print Signature

TITLE: _____________________________ WITNESS: ___________________________

Signature Print Signature

IF A CORPORATION:

NAME OF CORPORATION:

Street and/or P.O. Box

City State Zip Code Fed ID or SSN

STATE OF INCORPORATION:

BY:__________________________________________________ (SEAL) _________________

Signature Date

Print Signature

TITLE: _____________________________ WITNESS: _____________________________

Secretary’s Signature

Print Signature

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SECTION 00500

CONTRACT

FOR THE

WASHINGTON ST. TO WOODS RD.

THIS CONTRACT, made this _________________day of_____________________20______ , by and between_________________________________________________________________ hereinafter called the CONTRACTOR, and DORCHESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND, hereinafter called the OWNER.

WHEREAS, the Contract to complete the CAMBRIDGE RAILS TO TRAILS PROJECT and other appurtenant work as shown on the plans and specifications on file at the Dorchester County Department of Public Works, subject to all the conditions, covenants, stipulations, terms and provisions contained in the specifications, said specifications being in all respects made a part hereof, has recently been awarded to the Contractor by the Owner, at and for a sum equal to the aggregate cost of the work, labor, materials, and supplies done or furnished, at the price named therefore in the proposal attached hereto;

AND WHEREAS, it was one of the conditions of said award that a formal contract should be executed by and between the Contractor and the Owner evidencing the terms of the said award.

NOW, THEREFORE THIS CONTRACT WITNESSETH, that the Contractor doth hereby covenant and agree with the Owner that he will well and faithfully complete the CAMBRIDGE RAILS TO TRAILS PROJECT and other appurtenant work, in accordance with each and every one of the conditions, covenants, stipulations, terms and provisions contained in the above mentioned specifications, at and for a sum equal to the aggregate cost of the work, labor, materials, and supplies done and furnished at the price named therefore in the proposal attached hereto, and will well and faithfully comply with and perform each and every obligation imposed upon him by said specifications, or the terms of said award;

And the Owner doth hereby covenant and agree with the Contractor that it will pay the Contractor, when due and payable under the terms of said specifications and of said award, the abovementioned sum; and it will well and faithfully comply with and perform each and every obligation imposed upon it by said specifications, or the terms of said award.

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And the Contractor (if a corporation), hereby certifies that it is a (Maryland Corporation) (Foreign Corporation registered to do business in Maryland with the Maryland State Tax Commission).

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Contract as of the day and year first above written, executed by the Owner, by its Association Chairperson, by authority duly given.

APPROVED as to Form and Legality Dorchester County

By _____________________________________ Attorney President, Dorchester County Council

ATTEST:

Dorchester County

Contractor

By Authorized Representative

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SECTION 00700

GENERAL CONDITIONS

PARAGRAPH INDEX

Paragraph No. Title Page No.

1 Definitions 00700-1 2 Drawings 00700-1 3 Increase or Decrease of Quantities 00700-2 4 Changes in Work 00700-2 5 Work to be Done and Materials to be Furnished 00700-2 6 Serving of Notices 00700-3 7 Orders to Foremen 00700-3 8 Control and Conduct of Work 00700-3 9 Decisions and Explanations by Engineer 00700-3 10 Inspection 00700-4 11 Lines, Grades, Elevations, Etc. 00700-4 12 Default in Completion 00700-5 13 Extension in Time 00700-5 14 Employment of Skillful Workmen 00700-5 15 Jobsite Safety 00700-6 16 Water Supply 00700-6 17 Sanitary Arrangements 00700-6 18 Maintaining Traffic 00700-6 19 Restoration of Disturbed Areas 00700-7 20 Connections to Existing Facilities 00700-7 21 Laws and Regulations 00700-7 22 Patent Rights 00700-7 23 Unresponsive and Unbalanced Bids 00700-8 24 Care and Protection of Work 00700-8 25 Workmanship 00700-8 26 Defective Work 00700-8 27 Removal of Rejected Material 00700-9 28 Jobsite Cleanup 00700-9 29 Measurement of Work and Material 00700-9 30 Injury to Property 00700-10 31 Indemnification of Owner 00700-10 32 Suspending Work 00700-10 33 Abandonment of or Delay in Work 00700-10 34 Subletting and Assignment of Work 00700-11 35 Waiver of Contract 00700-11

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Paragraph No. Title Page No.

36 Right of Recovery 00700-11 37 Implied Work 00700-12 38 Extra Work 00700-12 39 Claims for Damage 00700-14 40 Drawings to be Furnished by the 00700-14 Contractor 41 Contractor's Insurance 00700-15 42 Existing Utilities Shown on Drawings 00700-16 43 Use of Sections of Completed Work 00700-16 44 Guarantee 00700-16 45 Evidence of Payment 00700-17 46 Current Estimate 00700-17 47 Final Estimate 00700-18 48 Final Payment 00700-18 49 Termination of Owner's Liability 00700-19 50 Protection of Property, Structures and Underground Utilities 00700-19 51 Change Order 00700-19 52 Record Drawings and Documents 00700-21

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SECTION 00700

GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. DEFINITIONS:

A. Wherever the words defined in this section or pronouns used in their place, occur in the specifications, proposal, contract or bonds, they shall have the following meanings:

B. OWNER shall mean the Dorchester County Department of Public Works.

C. ENGINEER shall mean the Engineer designated by the Owner or other duly authorized person or agency, said agent acting within the scope of the particular duties entrusted to them, on behalf of the Owner.

D. CONTRACTOR shall mean the party, company, business, corporation, agent or other business entity awarded a contract for construction services to act for said Owner, entering into a contract with the Owner for the performance of the work required.

E. Whenever in the specifications or upon the drawings the words, DIRECTED, REQUIRED, PERMITTED, ORDERED, DESIGNATED, PRESCRIBED, or words of like definition are used, it shall be understood that the directions, requirements, permission, order, designation, or prescription of the Engineer is intended, and similarly the words, APPROVED, ACCEPTABLE, SATISFACTORY, or words of like definition shall mean approved by, or acceptable or satisfactory to the Engineer, unless otherwise stated.

F. SPECIFICATIONS shall mean the language, description, direction and explanation of the requirements of the work to be performed by the Contractor under the award of contract. The specifications shall be made up of and include all components and sections of the “Proposal, specifications, contract and drawings” as titled. All related construction drawings, field reports, shop drawings, manufacturer’s material and installation descriptions and instructions as approved shall be included within the “Specifications”.

2. DRAWINGS:

The work under the contract shall be built with the materials, to the sizes and dimensions, on the lines and slopes and at the depths shown, with all connections and in the manner called for by the specifications and shown on the contract drawings, or in accordance with such changes as may be approved from time to time during the progress of the work as hereinafter provided.

3. INCREASE OR DECREASE OF QUANTITIES

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A. The Owner reserves the right to increase or reduce the quantity of material to be furnished or work to be done under any item of the proposal, wherever it deems it advisable; or necessary so to do and such increase or reduction shall in no way negate or void the contract.

B. The Contractor will be paid for the actual quantity of authorized work done or material furnished under each item of the proposal, at the unit price bid or stipulated for such item. In case the quantity of any item is increased as above provided, the Contractor shall not be entitled to compensation over and above the unit price bid for such item; and in case the quantity of any item is reduced as above provided, the Contractor shall have no claim for damages on account of loss of anticipated profits because of such reduction.

4. CHANGES IN WORK:

A. The Owner reserves the right to change the alignment, grade, form, length, dimensions or materials of the work under the contract, whenever any conditions or obstructions are met that render such changes desirable or necessary. All such alterations shall be paid for at a unit price bid for these items of work, except as follows:

(1) In the event such changes make the work less expensive to the Contractor, a proper deduction shall be made from the contract prices and the Contractor shall have no claim on this account for damages or for anticipated profits on the work that may be deleted.

(2) In the event such changes make the work more expensive, proper addition shall be made to contract prices. Price changes shall be presented by the Contractor prior to the commencement of work. Any such deduction or addition shall be approved by the Engineer.

5. WORK TO BE DONE AND MATERIALS TO BE FURNISHED:

The Contractor shall do all the work and furnish all the labor, materials, tools and appliances, except as specifically stated as being furnished by the Owner, necessary or proper for performing the work required by the contract, in the manner called for by the specifications and contract drawings within the contract time. Contractor shall complete all work, together with such extra work as may be required, at the prices stipulated, to the satisfaction of the Owner and the Engineer and in accordance with the specifications and drawings. Failure of the Specifications or drawings to mention specifically any portion of the work normally attributed for the successful completion of the work under the contract, shall not relieve the contractor of providing such work, and no increase in price will be considered. Such work will be considered incidental to the performance of the work.

6. SERVING OF NOTICES:

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