SGL 095 Pleasant Valley Road Improvement_Specifications and Details.docx

PGC-2024-0000117

PENNSYLVANIA GAME COMMISSION

SGL #095 Pleasant Valley Road Improvement

Northwest Region Cherry Township, Butler Co

Table of Contents

Bid Notice (Provided Separately with Solicitation)

Terms and Conditions (Provided Separately with Solicitation)

Project Specifications 4 Pages

Reciprocal Limitations Act 4 Pages

Technical Specifications 21 Pages

Soil Erosion and Sedimentation 20 Pages Control Plan

Scope of Work – Sequence of Construction 2 Pages Maps: 1 Page Location Map Topographic Map

Details: 3 Pages Typical Road Section Turnout Detail Pipe Bedding Detail

PA Prevailing Wages 3 Pages (Determination No. 23-03087)

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall comply with the Contract Terms and Conditions provided with the Bid Documents including but not limited to the following:

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS – In accordance with the Contract Terms and Conditions, the Contractor is required to have in place during the term of the Contract and any renewals or extensions thereof, the following types of insurance, issued by companies acceptable to the Commonwealth and authorized to conduct such business under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

A. Worker's Compensation Insurance for all of the Contractor's employees and those of any subcontractor, engaged in Work at the site of the project as required by law.

B. Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance to protect the Commonwealth, the Contractor, and any and all subcontractors from claims for damages for personal injury (including bodily injury), sickness or disease, accidental death and damage to property including the loss of use resulting from any property damage, which may arise from the activities performed under the Contract or the failure to perform under the Contract, whether such performance or non-performance be by the Contractor, by any subcontractor, or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by either. The minimum amounts of coverage shall be $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, including death, and $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence for property damage. Such policies shall be occurrence rather than claims-made policies and shall not contain any endorsements or any other form designated to limit and restrict any action by the Commonwealth, as an additional insured, against the insurance coverage in regard to Work performed for the Commonwealth.

Prior to commencement of the Work under the Contract and at each insurance renewal date during the term of the Contract, the Contractor shall provide the Commonwealth with current certificates of insurance. These certificates or policies shall name the Commonwealth AND Pennsylvania Game Commission as additional insured and shall contain a provision that the coverage's afforded under the policies will not be cancelled or changed until at least thirty (30) days written notice has been given to the Commonwealth.

COMPLIANCE WITH LAW – The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations and local ordinances in the performance of the Contract.

WORKMANSHIP - All Work shall be performed in a Workmanlike manner and all materials and labor shall be in strict and entire conformity with the Drawings and Specifications.

INSPECTION AND CHANGES - All Work is subject to inspection and acceptance by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Any work rejected as defective or unsuitable shall be SGL #095 Pleasant Valley Road Improvement removed and replaced with suitable Work and materials at the sole cost of the Contractor to the complete satisfaction of the Game Commission.

Changes shall be in accordance with the Contract Terms and Conditions.

TEMPORARY SERVICES AND JOB CONDITIONS - The Contractor shall be responsible for providing any and all temporary facilities necessary to execute and protect the Work. The Contractor shall accept all conditions as found upon examination of the site and shall coordinate, plan, and execute the Work accordingly. The Contractor shall cooperate in the arrangements of the Work as necessary to least affect the administration or operations of existing buildings, facilities, and infrastructure. The Contractor shall always keep the work site clean.

PREVAILING WAGE – Prevailing minimum wages apply to this project. See Contract Terms and Conditions and attached Prevailing Wage Determination.

The Contractor and each Subcontractor shall file a statement each week and a final statement at the conclusion of the Work on the contract with the contracting agency, under oath, and in form satisfactory to the Secretary, certifying that workmen have been paid wages in strict conformity with the provisions of the contract as prescribed by this section or if wages remain unpaid to set forth the amount of wages due and owing to each workman respectively. The PA Labor and Industry “Weekly Payroll Certification for Public Works Projects” form shall be used. The initial and final Payroll Certifications shall be notarized.

PAYMENT TERMS - A schedule of values is provided with the bid. Payment will be made monthly upon satisfactory completion of items listed on the Schedule of Values and in accordance with the Contract Terms and Conditions.

All payments due to the Contractor shall be processed after all Work has been inspected and approved by an agent of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Payment will not be made for Work that is not progressing satisfactorily or for unsuitable or defective Work.

Payments may be withheld for failure to provide required documentation for the project including but not limited to required submittals / shop drawings and weekly submission of Certified Payrolls.

INVOICING – All Project invoices shall be submitted directly to:

Ethan Beale Land Management Group Supervisor, Butler and Lawrence Counties PGC, Northwest Region Phone: 814-691-5405 Email: etbeale@pa.gov

All invoices must be submitted in black and white with no color and shaded areas. Invoices must include the Purchase Order Number, Contractor’s SAP Vendor Number, and the Contractor’s name and address as listed on the Purchase Order. Payment items on invoices shall match the items on the Purchase Order. Failure to submit invoices that meet these requirements will result in a delay of payment.

Please Note: Vendors are reminded to NOT include employer identification numbers, Social Security Numbers, bank account information, or other personally identifiable information on their invoices. That information is uniquely tied to your SAP Vendor Number and, for security purposes, should not be explicitly stated on an invoice.

CONTRACT TERM - The Contract shall commence upon delivery of Purchase Order to Contractor and shall terminate on June 30, 2025. Contract time is of the essence of the Project. All Work must be completed and accepted by this date.

EXCISE TAXES, PENNSYLVANIA SALES TAX - The Commonwealth is exempt from all Excise Taxes. See Contract Terms and Conditions.

OFFSET PROVISION - The Contractor agrees that the Commonwealth may set off the amount of any state liability or other debt of the Contractor or its subsidiaries that is owed to the Commonwealth and not being contested on appeal against any payments due the Contractor under this or any other contract with the Commonwealth.

PERFORMANCE SECURITY / CONTRACT BONDS – Within 10 days after award of the purchase order, the Bidder to whom the Contract is awarded, shall provide Contract Performance Security and a Payment Bond in a form acceptable to the Commonwealth for the amounts listed below and in accordance with the Contract Terms and Conditions.

A Performance Bond at one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the contract in accordance with the plans, specifications, and conditions of the contract.

A Payment Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount.

Performance and Payment Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the Commonwealth and listed on the current U.S. Dept. of Treasury, Bureau of Fiscal Service, Department Circular 570 (https://fiscal.treasury.gov/surety-bonds/list-certified- companies.html). Bonds shall include a current Power of Attorney dated the same as the date of the bond. Bonds shall be made payable to the Commonwealth.

GUARANTY / WARRANTY – See Contract Terms and Conditions – all items are warranted for a period of one year following delivery by the Contractor and acceptance by the Commonwealth.

HOLD HARMLESS PROVISION - See Contract Terms and Conditions - The Contractor shall hold the Commonwealth harmless from and indemnify the Commonwealth against any and all third party claims, demands and actions based upon or arising out of any activities performed by the Contractor and its employees and agents under this Contract, provided the Commonwealth gives Contractor prompt notice of any such claim of which it learns.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS -

Contractor shall comply with the conditions listed below in accordance with the Contract Terms and Conditions:

1. Steel Products Procurement Act

2. Prohibition Against the Use of Certain Steel and Aluminum Products (Trade Practices Act)

3. Reciprocal Limitations Act - The form GSPUR89 (Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements) is attached. The Contractor shall complete the applicable portions of pages 3 and 4 of the form and submit the completed pages within two days after the bid opening.

RECIPROCAL LIMITATIONS ACT REQUIREMENTS

Please Complete Applicable Portion of Pages 3 & 4 and Return with Bid.

NOTE: These Requirements Do Not Apply To Bids Under $10,000.00

I. REQUIREMENTS

A. The Reciprocal Limitations Act requires the Commonwealth to give preference to those bidders offering supplies produced, manufactured, mined or grown in Pennsylvania as against those bidders offering supplies produced, manufactured, mined or grown in any state that gives or requires a preference to supplies produced, manufactured, mined or grown in that state. The amount of the preference shall be equal to the amount of the preference applied by the other state for that particular supply.

The following is a list of states which have been found by the Department of General Services to have applied a preference for in-state supplies and the amount of the preference:

the state)

*offering in-state goods, supplies, equipment and materials

B. The Reciprocal Limitations Act requires the Commonwealth to give preference to those bidders offering printing performed in Pennsylvania as against those bidders offering printing performed in any state that gives or requires a preference to printing performed in that state. The amount of the preference shall be equal to the amount of the preference applied by the other state for that particular category of printing.

The following is a list of states which have been found by the Department of General Services to have applied a preference for in-state printing and the amount of the preference:

C. The Reciprocal Limitations Act, also requires the Commonwealth to give resident bidders a preference against a nonresident bidder from any state that gives or requires a preference to bidders from that state or exclude bidders from states that exclude nonresident bidders. The amount of the preference shall be equal to the amount of the preference applied by the state of the nonresident bidder. The following is a list of the states which have been found by the Department of General Services to have applied a preference for in-state bidders and the amount of the preference:

Department of General Services GSPUR-89 Rev. 11/06/12

1% (over $2,500,000.00) This preference does not apply to construction contracts nor where the price of a single unit exceeds $10,000.

D. The Reciprocal Limitations Act also requires the Commonwealth not to specify, use or purchase supplies which are produced, manufactured, mined or grown in any state that prohibits the specification for, use, or purchase of such items in or on its public buildings or other works, when such items are not produced, manufactured, mined or grown in such state. The following is a list of the states which have been found by the Department of General Services to have prohibited the use of out-of-state supplies:

/and other appellate courts/

*If the bid discloses that the bidder is offering to supply one of the above-listed products that is manufactured, mined, or grown in the listed state, it shall be rejected. Contractors are prohibited from supplying these items from these states.

II. CALCULATION OF PREFERENCE

In calculating the preference, the amount of a bid submitted by a Pennsylvania bidder shall be reduced by the percentage preference which would be given to a nonresident bidder by its state of residency (as found by the Department of General Services in Paragraph C above). Similarly, the amount of a bid offering Pennsylvania goods, supplies, equipment or materials shall be reduced by the percentage preference which would be given to another bidder by the state where the goods, supplies, equipment or materials are produced, manufactured, mined or grown (as found by the Department of General Services in Paragraphs A and B above).

THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED WITH THE BID

III. STATE OF MANUFACTURE

All bidders must complete the following chart by listing the name of the manufacturer and the state (or foreign country) of manufacture for each item. If the item is domestically produced, the bidder must indicate the state in the United States where the item will be manufactured. This chart must be completed and submitted with the bid or no later than two (2) business days after notification from the Issuing Office to furnish the information. Failure to complete this chart and provide the required information prior to the expiration of the second business day after notification shall result in the rejection of the bid.

ITEM NUMBER

NAME OF MANUFACTURER

STATE

(OR FOREIGNCOUNTRY) OF MANUFACTURE

IV. BIDDER’S RESIDENCY

A. In determining whether the bidder is a nonresident bidder from a state that gives or requires a preference to bidders from that state, the address given on the first page of this invitation to bid shall be used by the Commonwealth. If that address is incorrect, or if no address is given, the correct address should be provided in the space below:

Correct Address:

B. In order to claim the preference provided under Section I.B., Pennsylvania resident bidders must complete the following or have such information on file with the Issuing Office:

1. Address of bidder’s bona fide establishment in Pennsylvania at which it was transacting business on the date when bids for this contract/requisition were first solicited:

2. a. If the bidder is a corporation:

(1) The corporation is or is not incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

(a) If the bidder is incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, provide date of incorporation:

(b) If the bidder is not incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, it must have a certificate of authority to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from the Pennsylvania Department of State as required by the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law (15 P.S. §2001). Provide date of issuance of certificate of authority:

(2) The corporation is or is not conducting business in Pennsylvania under an assumed or fictitious name. If the bidder is conducting business under an assumed or fictitious name, it must register the fictitious name with the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the office of the prothonotary of the county wherein the registered office of such corporation is located as required by the Fictitious Corporate Name Act, as amended 15 P.S. §51 et seq. Corporate bidders conducting business under an assumed or fictitious name must provide date of registry of the assumed or fictitious name:

b. If the bidder is a partnership:

(1) The partnership is or is not conducting business in Pennsylvania under an assumed or fictitious name. If the bidder is conducting business under an assumed or fictitious name, it must file with the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the office of the prothonotary the county wherein the principal place of business is located as required by the Fictitious Name Act of May 24, 1945, P.L. 967, as amended 54 P.S. §28.1. Partnerships conducting business under an assumed or fictitious name must provide the date of filing of the assumed or fictitious name with the Secretary of the Commonwealth:

(2) The partnership is or is not a limited partnership formed under the laws of any jurisdiction other than the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If the bidder is an Out-of-state limited partnership, it must register with the Pennsylvania Department of State as required by the Act of July 10, 1981, P.L. 237, as amended, 59 Pa. C.S.A. §503. Out-of-state limited partnerships must provide the date of registry with the Pennsylvania Department of State:

c. If the bidder is an individual:

He or she is or is not conducting business under an assumed or fictitious name. If the bidder is conducting business under an assumed or fictitious name, he or she must file with the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the office of the prothonotary in the county wherein the principal place of business is located as required by the Fictitious Name Act of May 24, 1945, P.L. 967, as amended, 54 P.S. §28.1. Individuals conducting business under an assumed or fictitious name must provide the date of filing of the assumed or fictitious name with the Secretary of the Commonwealth:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The following stipulations, specifications and description of Work are defined and described as Technical Specifications and it is understood and agreed that everything herein contained is hereby made part of the Contract. Wherever any feature of the Work is not fully set forth in these Technical Specifications and is necessary for the completion of Work, it shall be understood that the same is governed by the rules of the best prevailing practice for that class of Work, as determined by the Pennsylvania Game Commission and it’s representatives.

These Technical Specifications and any drawings, details, maps and/or plans forming a part thereof, will cover the furnishing of all labor, equipment, tools, materials, and related items necessary to perform the Work, as required under this Contract.

Section 1 – Summary of Work Section 2 – Measurement and Payment Section 3 – Clearing and Grubbing Section 4 – Excavation Section 5 – Road Surface Preparation and Construction Section 6 – Culverts Section 7 – Erosion and Sedimentation Control Section 8 – Restoration

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SECTION 1 - SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 – SCOPE OF PROJECT

The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) is soliciting electronic Bids to provide access road maintenance and construction on State Game Lands (SGL) #095 in Cherry Township, Butler County. The scope of the project generally includes cut and fill, grading, resurfacing, installing Driving Surface Aggregate on 4,250 ft and guardrails on 1,300 ft of existing road.

1.2 – WORK AREA

The project on State Game Lands (SGL) #095 in Cherry Township, Butler County. The scope of the project generally includes cut and fill, grading, resurfacing, installing Driving Surface Aggregate on 4,250 ft and guardrails on 1,300 ft of existing road.

See Location Map included with the Bid Documents. The site is owned by the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC).

1.3 – WORK HOURS

Work will be restricted during hunting seasons. Work during November through March will be weather and site conditions dependent. No Work or construction operations will be permitted during the following days and periods:

· All Saturdays in the months of October, November, December, and January and any Sundays open to hunting.

· The opening day and all Saturdays during spring turkey season, including the youth spring gobbler hunt.

· All the days of the general statewide bear season.

· The entire 2 weeks of the general firearms deer season.

· The opening day of the flintlock muzzleloader season.

· Construction operations may be suspended during Spring break up (March 1 through April 15). No operations will be permitted without the permission of the Project Supervisor.

The Contractor shall provide notice to LMGS Ethan Beale at least 96 hours (4 days) prior to start of the work.

1.4 – ACCESS TO WORK AREA

Access to the project sites and staging of equipment and materials shall be coordinated with the PGC. The Contractor shall keep access roads leading to the project sites open for use by the PGC. The Contractor is required to repair any ruts or other damage to the access roads and parking areas caused by construction equipment.

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All equipment shall be cleaned of soil and debris before being moved onto site to prevent spread of invasive species.

1.5 – CONTROL OF WORK AREA

Coordinate with PGC staff for access and control of work areas. Provide barricades, signs and other devices as needed to prevent unauthorized access to work areas until construction activities are completed and parking areas are opened for public use.

All PGC gates on State Game Land roads used to access the project site shall be closed and locked at the end of each workday unless other arrangements are coordinated with PGC staff.

Do not block public roads at any time during construction. If necessary, provide temporary Maintenance and Control of Traffic in accordance with PennDOT Pub. 213 Temporary Traffic Control Guidelines and related PennDOT references.

Provide and maintain construction warning signs, truck crossing signs, etc. during active work and construction operations.

Damage to trails, roads, parking areas, gates, culverts, streams, rights-of-way, infrastructure, and property caused by the Contractor’s equipment shall be repaired or restored to original condition at no additional cost.

All trash and construction debris / waste shall be removed from the project site and properly disposed of. Burning is not permitted on State Game Lands.

The Contractor is responsible for the control and collection of fluids leaking from any equipment used on the site. The Contractor shall provide spill containment and cleanup kits appropriate for the equipment being used. At a minimum, the kits shall contain; plugs and clamps to control hydraulic line breaks, a container to collect leaking fluids, fluid absorbent pads, heavy duty trash bags, and a shovel. The Contractor shall collect and control fluids leaking from any equipment and dispose of properly. The Contractor shall contain and cleanup all fluid spills and properly dispose of contaminated fluids, materials, and soils at an approved waste disposal / recycling site or facility. Operating equipment noticeably leaking fluids on State Game Lands is prohibited.

The Contractor, employees, and sub-contractors may not hunt to, from, or at the job site when the work location is beyond a gated road that is closed to public traffic. The Contractor may travel to and from the work location on non-workdays to check on the condition of equipment.

1.6 – PERMITS, LAWS AND REGULATIONS

The Contractor shall procure and pay for all permits, licenses, inspections, conveniences, or other approvals necessary for the execution of the contract. The PGC is not aware of any permits required for this project.

The Contractor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, orders, and regulations relating to the performance of the work, the protection of adjacent property, the maintaining of surface passageways, guard fences, and/or other protective facilities.

All applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, municipal ordinances and rules and regulations of all authorities, having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the contract throughout, and they shall be deemed to be included in the contract as a part, thereof, the same as though herein written out in full.

All regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act are in effect on this contract. It will be the Contractor’s responsibility to make himself aware of all appropriate County, State and Federal regulations that apply to this contract.

Any violations incurred from improper execution of the above provisions shall be paid for by the Contractor. Loss of time on the project from such violations will not be tolerated.

It is unlawful to be present on State Game Lands from November 15 through December 15 inclusive when not engaged in lawful hunting or trapping and fail to wear a minimum of 250 square inches of daylight fluorescent-orange material on the head, chest, and back combined, or in lieu thereof, a hat of the same colored material. The material shall be worn so it is visible in a 360-degree arc.

1.7 – PROTECTION OF UTILITIES - PA ONE CALL (ACT 287 of 1974 as amended)

The Contractor shall comply with Act 287 (as amended) and the “Underground Utility Line Protection Law” when Work involves excavation and earthmoving activities as defined by the Act. The Contractor shall contact the Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc. by phone at 1-800- 242-1776 or their website (www.pa1call.org) to notify affected utilities and to coordinate utility locations prior to earthwork and excavation operations at the site.

1.8 – ROAD PERMITS AND BONDING

The Contractor shall coordinate, acquire, pay for, and maintain for the duration of the project any and all permits or bonds required by local municipalities and/or PennDOT to utilize public roads and infrastructure for heavy hauling and related construction activities. Responsibilities shall include any pre or post construction inspections and related reports if required. All costs related to permitting and bonding public roadways and infrastructure shall be included with and incidental to the Bid submitted by the Contractor and will not be paid for separately.

1.9 – EQUIPMENT

The PGC reserves the right to inspect/evaluate Contractor provided equipment used to complete the project. If in the opinion of the PGC staff the equipment is not adequate to meet the requirements of the contract, the Contractor shall provide other equipment acceptable to the PGC staff for the project. If the Contractor does not provide adequate equipment to complete the project the contract will be terminated. The decision of the PGC staff Officer in Charge as it relates to proper equipment and its ability to complete the work will be final.

Adequate equipment required to complete the project shall remain on site for the duration of the project. If equipment is removed from the site and is later needed to finish the required work and restoration or to perform repairs / corrections, the Contractor shall remobilize and provide necessary equipment to complete the work to the satisfaction of the PGC staff. No separate or additional payment will be made to remobilize equipment to the project site.

1.10 – FINAL INSPECTION

Final inspection of the project will be conducted by PGC staff. The Contractor may be present at the final inspection. Upon successful completion of the required work, restoration of disturbed or damaged areas and/or infrastructure, submission of all required project documentation, certified payrolls, aggregate load slips, etc., final payment will be released to the Contractor.

1.11 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

See Technical Specification Section 2 for description of pay items.

MEETING PLACE-LOCATION 41.06973, -79.87923

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SECTION 2 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

2.1 – GENERAL

A. The items on the Bid Form for this Contract will be measured and the payment made in accordance with this Section.

B. All payments will be made at the unit prices for each item listed in the Bid Form.

C. Any items not specifically listed on the Bid Form but are specified and/or are necessary to complete the Work will be considered incidental to the related items listed on the Bid Form.

2.2 – PAY ITEMS AND MEASUREMENT METHODS

Pay items are listed in the order they appear on the Bid Form and unless stated otherwise, the numbers correspond to the Pay Item Numbers on the Bid Form and the Purchase Order.

1. ADMINISTRATION, MOBILIZATION, TERMS AND CONDITIONS, CONTRACT BONDS - SGL 095 PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD IMPROVEMENT – BUTLER CO, PA

a. This price and payment shall constitute full compensation for providing Performance and Payment Bonds, insurance coverage and certificates, compliance with the Terms and Conditions, and general project requirements except where specifically described and scheduled elsewhere, mobilization, demobilization, temporary facilities, municipal and state (PennDOT) roadway bonding requirements / fees and costs / inspections, and compliance with requirements of permits and approvals (not measured and paid for elsewhere) required for the project by the Contract Documents.

b. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum.

2. SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

a. This price and payment shall constitute full compensation for providing Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Controls as specified and shown and directed by PGC staff including but not limited to all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and related work and incidental items required to prevent accelerated soil erosion and surface water contamination and to address and correct erosion problems that occur during construction. Includes provision of controls at the stone borrow site on State Game Lands.

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3. FILL AND WIDEN ROAD BASE

a. This price and payment shall constitute full compensation to fill and widen the roadway as specified and shown on the drawings/ details and directed by PGC staff including but not limited to all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, excavation and removal of existing earth berms, borrow site excavation and fill operations ( if required). Contractor shall provide adequate construction excavation and earthmoving equipment suitable for the required work including but not limited to a dozer with a 6-way blade, grader, and excavator. Fill material will be provided by onsite borrow pit.

b. Unit of Measurement: Linear Foot measured along the length of the roadway specified on the map that are designated to be fill areas to widen road base at designated points.

4. GRADE AND SHAPE ROADWAY

a. This price and payment shall constitute full compensation to grade and shape the roadway as specified and shown on the drawings / details and directed by PGC staff including but not limited to all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, excavation and earthwork operations, cut / fill excavation and earthwork operations, excavation and removal of existing earth berms, borrow site excavation and fill operations (if required), compaction of subgrade; excavations / grading required to create ditches, turnouts, tail ditches, grade breaks, and broad based dips; disposal of excess / waste materials, and related work required to provide the roadway subgrade. Contractor shall provide adequate construction excavation and earthmoving equipment suitable for the required work including but not limited to a dozer with a 6-way blade, grader, and excavator. Pit/Borrow stone is available on site for roadway patching and shaping.

b. Unit of Measurement: Linear Foot measured along the length of the roadway based on the Typical Road Section detail.

5. CULVERT PURCHASE/ INSTALLATION

a. This price and payment shall constitute full compensation to purchase and install culverts, as directed by PGC staff including but not limited to all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, excavation and earthwork operations, miscellaneous culvert fittings / accessories, disposal of waste excavated materials, riprap lined culvert discharge apron (if required), and related work required to provide the culverts.

b. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum.

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6. DRIVING SURFACE AGGREGATE (DSA)

a. This price and payment shall constitute full compensation to provide a road base/surface as directed by PGC staff including but not limited to all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, excavation and earthwork operations, compaction and related work required to provide the roadway aggregate and final grade and finish as specified in drawings and referenced on maps. DSA must be applied with road paver and compacted with a 10 ton vibratory road roller.

b. Unit of Measurement: Linear Feet

7. GUARDRAILS

a. This price and payment shall constitute full compensation to provide purchase and installation of guardrails as directed by PGC staff including but not limited to all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, excavation and earthwork operations, compaction and related work required to provide the designated portion of the roadways with guardrails.

b. Unit of Measurement: Linear Feet

8. RESTORATION

a. This price and payment shall constitute full compensation to stabilize and restore all disturbed areas along the roadway corridor and final grade as specified and shown and directed by PGC staff including but not limited to all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, seed mixtures, mulches, soil amendments, and related work. Includes restoration work at the stone borrow site on State Game Lands as directed by PGC staff.

b. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SECTION 3 – CLEARING AND GRUBBING

3.1 -SCOPE

This work may include incidental removal and disposal of trees, stumps, and vegetation in the project area necessary for the roadway maintenance to provide a 16’ ditchline-ditchline clearance and constructed turnouts. Vegetation may be windrowed onsite on the down stream side. Road filling and widening at specified area must be 18’ ditchline-ditchline clearance.

Clearing is cutting trees and brush so that stumps are no more than three inches above the ground. Grubbing is removal of stumps and roots at least twelve inches below finished grade.

3.2 - PROCEDURE

Review with PGC staff areas where clearing and grubbing will be necessary before commencing clearing and grubbing operations. Protect and do not damage any plants or trees, natural growth, or other objects outside the areas to be cleared and grubbed.

Cut down the trees and brush in the designated areas of the drainage turnouts. Cut the trees and brush so that the stumps are no more than three inches above the ground. Stumps must also be removed from the areas designated to be grubbed.

Remove trees from road corridor as marked and directed by PGC staff. Remove stumps within the limits of the road cartway and as directed by PGC staff. Stumps beyond the limits of the road cartway and drainage ditches that will not impact the road maintenance and construction work can remain.

Tops and slash from removed trees will be cleared within 10 feet of the State Game Land boundary, roads and ditch lines, culverts, spring runs, and defined stream channels.

Cleared and grubbed material shall be placed at the project site as directed by PGC staff. Burning is not permitted at the site.

3.3 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

None – No separate payment will be made for this item. This work shall be considered incidental to the other items of work in the project and included in the Bid and will not be measured and paid for separately.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SECTION NO. 4 - EXCAVATION

4.1- SCOPE

This work includes grading and other excavation activities to maintain the roadway, drainage features, and related work to re-establish and shape the road subgrade in preparation for resurfacing and road base operations. Work includes but is not limited to removal, hauling, and disposal of all materials encountered for construction of the project as required and directed by PGC staff.

4.2 - PROCEDURE

A. General - Follow all guidelines set forth in the Construction Industry Standards, OSHA 2207, of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. Protect the work, adjacent roadways, and surrounding property.

The Contractor shall coordinate work and roadway alignment / corridor areas and layout start and end locations with PGC staff. Do not over-excavate - unauthorized excavation and replacement of materials in the over-excavated areas will not be measured and paid for. Replace over-excavated work with PennDOT Class A concrete, compacted 2A coarse aggregate, or compacted suitable fill material as determined by PGC staff at no additional cost to the Game Commission.

B. Excavation - Remove all materials to the limits required for the roadway work. All excavation work is considered unclassified and shall include the excavation of all materials encountered, including rock materials, regardless of their nature or the manner in which they are removed. Grading and finishing of the roadbed is to be completed prior to the depositing of aggregate. No additional payment will be considered or paid for unsuitable material or rock excavation.

C. Disposal – Suitable excavated materials can be used for backfilling and grading at the site. Unsuitable materials and excess excavated material shall be disposed of on-site as directed by PGC staff.

4.3 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

None – No separate payment will be made for this item. This work shall be considered incidental to the other items of work in the project and included in the Bid and will not be measured and paid for separately.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SECTION NO. 5 – ROAD SURFACE PREPARATION AND CONSTRUCTION

5.1- SCOPE

This work includes but is not limited to preparing the road subgrade and resurfacing the road with aggregate as specified herein and shown on the drawings / details.

5.2 – MATERIALS

A. Provided Borrow Pit Material and Stone – The awarded contractor shall use suitable borrow pit material located on SGL 095 near the project area for road base material if base material is needed to achieve grade specified in technical specifications for Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) efficiency.

· Between A and E of existing roadway (4,250’) will require grading and shaping with DSA application and rolling. Positive drainage will be required.

· Between B and C on map will require using borrow pit material to fill hillside to widen road base. Positive drainage will be required.

· Between C and D on Map will require installation of W shaped guard rails on (1300’) of existing road.

· Any PGC road used to haul on must be maintained throughout and graded prior to restoration payment being released.

5.3 – APPROVAL OF MATERIALS

Submit gradation tests, certifications, and other documents to attest to the suitability of the aggregates to the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) for review and approval. Representatives from the PGC will review the submittals and, if necessary, visit the quarry to review and approve the material. Do not order materials until final approval is received from the PGC.

5.4 - PROCEDURE

A. General – All work in this section shall be coordinated to provide the designed features of the new road surface as shown on the drawings / details and as directed by PGC staff.

B. Project Layout – The project layout was prepared by PGC Regional Staff. Roadway construction operations are limited to the existing roadway alignment and corridor and as directed by PGC staff. A PGC representative will perform periodic site visits and inspections during construction to provide assistance and quality control.

C. Borrow Material – Road Base Construction – Place stone material insuring positive grade and drainage throughout project. Complete final grade with a motor grader or Dozer. Compact the pit stone with a 10-Ton (min.) single smooth drum vibratory roller to a minimum compacted thickness of 6” as stated in specs. Maintain the road shape, slope and profile during placement and compaction operations.

5.5 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

See Technical Specification Section 2 for description of pay items.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SECTION NO. 6 – CULVERTS

6.1 - SCOPE

This work is constructing drainage pipe as shown on the drawings / details.

6.2 – MATERIALS

A. PennDOT No. 2A Coarse Aggregate – Coarse aggregate for the pipe bedding and backfill shall be PennDOT No. 2A as specified in Section 703.2 of PennDOT Pub. 408. Obtain the coarse aggregate from a source listed in PennDOT Bulletin 14. Unless otherwise specified or directed by PGC staff, coarse aggregate pipe backfill and riprap shall either be crushed limestone or limestone rock or sandstone / sandstone rock.

B. Culvert Pipe- (Size as indicated on maps, drawings / details, and specifications) – Drain pipe shall be high density polyethylene (HDPE) corrugated pipe conforming to the requirements of Section 601 of PennDOT Pub. 408. Pipe shall have a smooth interior and annular exterior corrugations. Pipe shall meet AASHTO M294, Type S or SP, ASTM F2306. Pipe joints shall be soil tight bell and spigot meeting the requirements of AASHTO M 294. Polyethylene shall conform with the minimum requirements of cell classification 435400C in accordance with ASTM D3350. Obtain the pipe from a source listed in PennDOT Bulletin 15. (1) 15”x10’ culvert locations.

C. DSA- PennDOT DSA certified material used for applying and rolling of roadway. Vendor must verify where DSA aggregates will be acquired and must be from a source listed in PennDOT Bulletin 14.

D. Guardrails- Guardrails will be W shaped guardrails and must be approved by PGC management staff prior to purchase/installation.

6.3 - PROCEDURE

A. Coordinate with PGC staff and provide construction layout to determine elevations and set culvert inverts and slope to accommodate field conditions and provide positive drainage.

B. Provide drain pipes at locations designated by PGC staff. Any unused pipes after final grade is to be left onsite.

C. Construct culverts in the dry in non-flow conditions. The culvert shall be installed as shallow as possible with fill used in the approaches to help create grade breaks in the roadway. Excavate to the required depth, length and shape as shown on the details. Install culvert in accordance with manufacturer’s written instructions. Provide coarse aggregate pipe bedding compacted in 6-inch lifts with a stand-up hand operated or walk behind vibratory compactor to 12” above top of culvert. Backfill remaining trench with suitable excavated material and/or required roadway materials. Compaction of culvert bedding will be considered adequate with no visible movement of material under compaction equipment and no rutting or displacement under vehicle loads.

D. Extend tail ditches from culvert discharge as required to provide free drainage and allow positive gravity flow of water away from the roadway.

E. Existing culverts removed during construction shall be removed from PGC property and properly disposed of.

6.4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

See Technical Specification Section 2 for description of pay items.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SECTION 7 - EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

7.1 -SCOPE

This work consists of implementing the soil erosion and sedimentation (E&S) control measures contained on the specifications, drawings / details, and described herein. E&S control measures shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of the Clean Streams Law and 25 Pennsylvania Code Chapter 102. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Erosion and Sediment Program Pollution Control Manual as well as the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Publication 408 and the PSU Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies Technical Bulletins and Standard Detail Sheets are the sources for the construction items described and referenced herein and incorporated into this plan.

7.2 – PROCEDURE

A. Project Description – See Project Summary and related Erosion and Sedimentation Control plan specifications and drawings / details included with the Contract Documents as well as supplemental information and requirements provided by PGC staff.

This Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan is designed to control soil erosion at its source and to prevent runoff flows from carrying sediment beyond the work area limits. The Contractor is responsible for the implementation and execution of this plan and for providing and maintaining proper soil erosion and sedimentation controls during the duration of the project until permanent stabilization conditions are achieved.

B. Stormwater Runoff and Drainage – The project site(s) consist of access / administrative road corridors on undeveloped, rural, forested PGC State Game Lands. Post construction runoff will reach existing drainage features and surface waters by way of overland flow consistent with existing conditions. Existing storm water flow at the individual sites will not be substantially altered as a result of the project. Existing drainage features or facilities disturbed during construction shall be repaired or reconstructed by the Contractor.

Construction details are included with or referenced in the Contract Documents. The roadway and adjacent areas shall be graded as needed to provide the desired road cross section and suit existing site conditions and requirements for access; however, finished contours for the affected adjacent areas will not be substantially different than existing. Roadway surfaces will be surfaced and stabilized with coarse aggregate. All other disturbed areas will be restored to their pre-construction conditions with seed and mulch.

C. Soils Information / Limitations - Soils information for the project is available from the U.S.D.A. Natural Resources Conservation Service soil survey for Pennsylvania. Soils information is included in the attached E & S Plan Template. Subsurface conditions from the NRCS Soil Survey have not been verified in the field by the PGC.

The Contractor shall provide appropriate excavation equipment and construction techniques to conduct earthwork operations required for the project.

Unsuitable materials shall be separated from fill material prior to placing and compacting embankment fill.

D. Hydrology and Hydraulics - Construction will not significantly affect the overall hydrology of the project sites. Vegetation clearing and grubbing and grading work will be required for construction. Roadways will be stabilized with aggregate and all other disturbed areas and pre-construction drainage patterns will be restored after the construction activities have ended.

The Contractor shall provide and maintain E&S controls during construction as described herein and shown on the details to minimize the impact of runoff during rainfall events. Once the temporary impacts of construction have ended, the pre-existing hydrology will be re-established.

E. Erosion Control Measures -

1. General a.) Accelerated erosion control shall be accomplished through the rapid stabilization of all disturbed surfaces throughout the project area, use of Best Management Practices (BMPs), and precautions in the use of construction equipment.

b.) During the earth disturbance activity, precautions must be taken to prevent accelerated erosion, minimize damage, injury or destruction of property; prevent pollution; protect natural vegetation not targeted for removal during the activity/project; and protect natural drainage ways and surface waters. All disturbed areas shall be stabilized immediately.

c.) The Contractor shall provide temporary erosion control measures as required and site conditions dictate to reduce the erosion potential of the site.