SGL 108 Oak Island Road_Specifications and Details_Final.pdf

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This is a specifications and details document for Project WP-2026-0001102, a road improvement project administered by the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) on State Game Lands (SGL) #108 Oak Island Road in Reade Township, Cambria County. The project involves approximately 14,805 linear feet of roadway grubbing, grading, drainage, road subbase and surface maintenance. The scope of work encompasses clearing and grubbing operations, excavation and grading, installation of drain pipes (15", 18", 24", and 36"), stone headwall construction, erosion and sedimentation control measures, gate supply and installation, and restoration with permanent seeding. The contract term commences upon delivery of the purchase order and terminates on June 30, 2027, with contract time being essential to the project. Work hours are limited to Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with no work permitted during hunting seasons or other restricted periods as detailed in the technical specifications. The project site is accessed via Market Street (SR1029) and Ridge Road (T533), with coordination required with PennDOT District 9 and Reade Township Supervisors for road bonding and permitting.

Payment is structured on unit prices for each bid item measured in accordance with the specifications. Major pay items include lump sum compensation for administration, mobilization, bonds, and erosion control; linear foot pricing for clearing, grubbing, and various drainage pipe installations; tons pricing for aggregate materials with payment based on supplier load slips; and each-unit pricing for parking area excavation and gate installation. The contractor must provide performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of the contract amount within ten days of award, maintain workers' compensation and public liability insurance with minimum coverage of $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence, and comply with Pennsylvania prevailing wage requirements with weekly certified payroll submissions. The Commonwealth is exempt from excise taxes and Pennsylvania sales tax. Material approval from PGC staff is required prior to ordering, and all work is subject to inspection and acceptance by the Pennsylvania Game Commission with final payment released upon completion of required work, restoration, and submission of certified payrolls and aggregate load documentation.

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WP-2026-0001102

PENNSYLVANIA GAME COMMISSION

SGL #108 OAK ISLAND ROAD IMPROVEMENT

Southwest Region Forestry Reade Township, Cambria County

Table of Contents

Bid Notice (Provided Separately with Solicitation)

Terms and Conditions (Provided Separately with Solicitation)

Project Specifications 4 Pages

PA Prevailing Wages 5 Pages (Determination No. 26-09116)

Reciprocal Limitations Act 4 Pages

Technical Specifications 31 Pages

Soil Erosion and Sedimentation 20 Pages Control Plan (PA DEP Template for a Timber Harvesting Operation)

Scope of Work – Sequence of Construction 5 Pages

Proposal Form Worksheet 2 Pages

Details: 13 Pages Typical Road Section Turnout Detail Pipe Bedding Detail Stone Headwall Detail French Mattress Parking Area Detail SGL Gate Detail

Temporary Crossing Detail Maps: 4 Pages Location Map Aerial Image Soils Map Topographic Map

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 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 keep the Work site clean at all times.

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:

Commonwealth of PA – PO Invoices P.O. Box 69180 Harrisburg, PA 17106

Or email a PDF invoice to 69180@pa.gov for payment.

Prior to sending invoice to PO address, a copy of invoice will be sent for review to:

mailto:69180@pa.gov

Michael DiRinaldo, Southwest Regional Forester Pennsylvania Game Commission

4820 Route 711 Bolivar PA 15923 Office: 1-833-HUNT – Ext 20231 Cell Phone 814-718-9217 Email: mdirinaldo@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, 2027. Contract time is of the essence of the Project.

All Work must be completed and accepted by this date. Contract or Purchase Order extensions will only be approved if the contractor can demonstrate more time is required through no fault of their own.

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/Payment 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.

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.

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

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:

STATE PREFERENCE

1. Alaska 7% (applies only to timber, lumber, and manufactured lumber products originating in the state)

2. Arizona 5% (construction materials produced or manufactured in the state only)

3. Hawaii 10%

4. Illinois 10% for coal only

5. Iowa 5% for coal only

6. Louisiana 4% meat and meat products 4% catfish 10% milk & dairy products 10% steel rolled in Louisiana 7% all other products

7. Montana 5% for residents * 3% for non-residents* *offering in-state goods, supplies, equipment and materials

8. New Mexico 5%

9. New York 3% for purchase of food only

10. Oklahoma 5%

11. Virginia 4% for coal only

12. Washington 5% (fuels mined or produced in the state only)

13. Wyoming 5%

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:

STATE PREFERENCE

1. Hawaii 15%

2. Idaho 10%

3. Louisiana 3%

4. Montana 8%

5. New Mexico 5%

6. Wyoming 10%

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:

STATE PREFERENCE

1. Alaska 5% (supplies only)

2. Arizona 5% (construction materials from Arizona resident dealers only)

3. California 5% (for supply contracts only in excess of $100,000.00)

4. Connecticut 10% (for supplies only)

5. Montana 3%

6. New Mexico 5% (for supplies only)

7. South Carolina 2% (under $2,500,000.00) 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.

8. West Virginia 2.5% (for the construction, repair or improvement of any buildings

9. Wyoming 5%

STATE PROHIBITION

1. New Jersey For supply procurements or construction projects restricted to Department of General

Services Certified Small Businesses, New Jersey bidders shall be excluded from award even if they themselves are Department of General Services Certified Small Businesses.

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:

STATE PROHIBITION

1. Alabama Only for printing and binding involving ”messages of the Governor to the Legislature“, all bills, documents and reports ordered by and for the use of the Legislature or either house thereof while in session; all blanks, circulars, notices and forms used in the office of or ordered by the Governor, or by any state official, board, commission, bureau or department, or by the clerks of the supreme court . . ./and other appellate courts/; and all blanks and forms ordered by and for the use of the Senate and Clerk or the House of Representatives, and binding the original records and opinions of the Supreme Court . . .

/and other appellate courts/

2. Georgia Forest products only

3. Indiana Coal

4. Michigan Printing

5. New Mexico Construction

6. Ohio Only for House and Senate bills, general and local laws, and joint resolutions; the journals and bulletins of the Senate and house of Representatives and reports, communications, and other documents which form part of the journals; reports, communications, and other documents ordered by the General Assembly, or either House, or by the executive department or elective state officers; blanks, circulars, and other work for the use of the executive departments, and elective state officers; and opinions of the Attorney General.

7. Rhode Island Only for food for state institutions.

*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 – Drain Pipe Section 7 – Head Wall Construction Section 8 – Erosion and Sedimentation Control Section 9 – Gate Supply and Installation Section 10 – Restoration

Project No. WP-2026-0001102

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SECTION 1 - SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 – SCOPE OF PROJECT

The project generally involves grubbing, grading, drainage, road subbase and surface maintenance and related work on approximately 14,805 linear feet of roadway in Reade Township, Cambria County.

1.2 – WORK AREA

SGL #108 Cambria County - see Location Map included with the Bid Documents. The site is owned by the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC).

1.3 – WORK HOURS

The work hours at the project site are during regular PGC business hours which are Monday through Friday, 7:30AM to 4:00PM. Work during different hours must have prior written approval by the PGC Regional Forester. Requests for different working hours must be submitted in writing three days in advance. No work will be permitted on Saturdays or Sundays except as expressly authorized by the PGC Regional Forester.

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 and Sundays in the months of October, November, December, and January.

• The opening day and all Saturdays and Sundays 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 PGC Regional Forester.

*Any variance from the Non-Work Days must have advanced approval from the Regional Forester.

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

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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.

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

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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 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.

If bats are observed within or fleeing from a felled tree, or if dead bats(s) are found, tree felling activities will cease and the PGC staff must be contacted.

It is unlawful to be present on State Game Lands from October 01 through January 31 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.

1.8 – 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.

1.8.1 US / STATE ROADS

CAMBRIA COUNTY

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Operator may contact Josh Love, Penn DOT District 9, Cambria County at 814- 696-7262 for permitting and/or bonding information for any State Roads to be used.

For additional information go to Posted and Bonded Roadways | Department of Transportation | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Market Street (SR1029)

1.8.2 LOCAL ROADS

The use of any township road is to be coordinated with Reade Township Supervisors. John McElheny (814) 935-1577 mrskylinerepairs@gmail.com

Ridge Road (T533)

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.

Track machines with habitat heads and stump grinding (minimum 400 hp) capabilities will be required for land clearing activities.

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.

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/programs-and-doing-business/posted-and-bonded-roadways https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/programs-and-doing-business/posted-and-bonded-roadways mailto:mrskylinerepairs@gmail.com

Project No. PGC_WP-2026-0001102

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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

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 and constructing a long tail ditch 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.

b. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum

3. CLEARING AND GRUBBING –ALONG ROADWAY

a. This price and payment shall constitute full compensation for providing Clearing and Grubbing operations at the road entrance, along the roadway corridor and expanded parking areas as needed as specified and as directed by PGC staff including but not

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limited to all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, protection of trees to remain, tree cutting, tree removal, stump removal, brush and vegetation clearing, disposal of waste materials, and other related work required to clear and prepare the corridor for the roadway work.

b. Unit of Measurement: Linear Foot measured horizontally along the roadway based on the

Typical Road Section detail.

4. CLEARING AND GRUBBING –NEW ROADWAY CORRIDOR

a. This price and payment shall constitute full compensation for providing Clearing AND Grubbing, to create the new roadway corridor as specified and as directed by PGC staff including but not limited to all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, protection of trees to remain, tree cutting, tree removal, stump removal, tree chipping, brush and vegetation clearing, disposal of waste materials, and other related work required to clear and prepare the corridor for the roadway work.

c. Unit of Measurement: Linear Foot measured horizontally along the roadway corridor

5. CUT, FILL, GRADE AND SHAPE ROADWAY

a. This price and payment shall constitute full compensation to grade and shape the existing roadway and roadway entrance 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.

b. Unit of Measurement: Linear Foot measured horizontally along the roadway based on the

Typical Road Section detail.

6. 15” DRAIN PIPE

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

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b. Unit of Measurement: Linear Foot measured horizontally along the pipe.

7. 18” DRAIN PIPE

labor, materials, equipment, supervision, excavation and earthwork operations, miscellaneous pipe fittings / accessories, disposal of waste excavated materials, riprap

8. 24” DRAIN PIPE

labor, materials, equipment, supervision, excavation and earthwork operations, miscellaneous pipe fittings / accessories, disposal of waste excavated materials, riprap

9. 36” DRAIN PIPE

labor, materials, equipment, supervision, excavation and earthwork operations, miscellaneous pipe fittings / accessories, disposal of waste excavated materials, riprap

10. DRAIN PIPE BEDDING AND BACKFILL – PENNDOT 2A COARSE AGGREGATE

a. This price and payment shall constitute full compensation to provide coarse aggregate bedding and backfill for drain pipes as specified and shown and 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 bedding and backfill.

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b. Unit of Measurement: Tons – Loose as shipped and dumped at the site. Quantity in Bid is estimated based on anticipated volume required. Actual quantity measured and paid shall be based on load slips provided by the aggregate supplier / quarry where the material is obtained and weighed. The Contractor shall provide copies of ALL aggregate load slips including a project summary sheet provided by the aggregate supplier for verification of quantities and quality control. Load slips shall include the following minimum information: 1) supplier, 2) contractor, 3) project name, 4) aggregate type, 5) quantity delivered (tons), 6) delivery date, and 7) specific delivery location. In addition to individual load / weigh slips, a summary spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel format of all aggregate material shipments shall be provided.

11. STONE HEADWALLS

a. This price and payment shall constitute full compensation to provide drainage pipe headwalls of the size and type specified and shown and as directed by PGC staff including but not limited to all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, excavation and earthwork operations, miscellaneous/ accessories, and related work required to provide and install the headwalls.

b. Unit of Measurement: Each – Per headwall on individual drainage pipes.

12. R-3 LIMESTONE RIP RAP DISCHARGE APRONS

a. This price and payment shall constitute full compensation to provide R-3 Limestone Rip Rap as specified and shown and directed by PGC staff including but not limited to all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, aggregate spreading and grading, compaction, and related work required to provide the drain pipe discharge aprons and tail ditch.

b. Unit of Measurement: Tons – Loose as shipped and dumped at the site. Quantity in Bid is estimated based on anticipated volume required. Actual quantity measured and paid shall be based on load slips provided by the aggregate supplier / quarry where the material is obtained and weighed. The Contractor shall provide copies of ALL aggregate load slips including a project summary sheet provided by the aggregate supplier for verification of quantities and quality control. Load slips shall include the following minimum information: 1) supplier, 2) contractor, 3) project name, 4) aggregate type, 5) quantity delivered (tons), 6) delivery date, and 7) specific delivery

13. NON-WOVEN GEOTEXTILE FABRIC

a. This price and payment shall constitute full compensation to provide and install Non-woven geotextile fabric of the size and type specified and as directed by PGC staff including but not limited to all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, excavation and

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earthwork operations, miscellaneous/ accessories, and related work required to provide and install the fabric.

b. Unit of Measurement: Linear Feet

14.

AASHTO #1 COARSE AGGREGATE SUBBASE IMPROVEMENT AREAS –

ROADWAY

a. This price and payment shall constitute full compensation to provide AASHTO #1 Coarse Aggregate Limestone roadway subbase as specified and shown and directed by PGC staff including but not limited to all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, aggregate spreading and grading, compaction, and related work required to provide the coarse aggregate surface.

b. Unit of Measurement: Tons – Loose as shipped and dumped at the site. Quantity in

Bid is estimated based on anticipated volume required. Actual quantity measured and paid shall be based on load slips provided by the aggregate supplier / quarry where the material is obtained and weighed. The Contractor shall provide copies of ALL aggregate load slips including a project summary sheet provided by the aggregate supplier for verification of quantities and quality control. Load slips shall include the following minimum information: 1) supplier, 2) contractor, 3) project name, 4) aggregate type, 5) quantity delivered (tons), 6) delivery date, and 7) specific delivery

15. 3A MODIFIED COARSE AGGREGATE LIMESTONE SUBBASE IMPROVEMENT

AREAS- ROADWAY

a. This price and payment shall constitute full compensation to provide 3A Modified Coarse Aggregate Limestone roadway base as specified and shown and directed by PGC staff including but not limited to all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, aggregate estimated based on anticipated volume required. Actual quantity measured and paid shall be based on load slips provided by the aggregate supplier / quarry where the material is obtained and weighed. The Contractor shall provide copies of ALL aggregate load slips including a project summary sheet provided by the aggregate supplier for verification of quantities and quality control. Load slips shall include the following minimum information: 1) supplier, 2) contractor, 3) project name, 4) aggregate type,

5) quantity delivered (tons), 6) delivery date, and 7) specific delivery location. In addition to individual load / weigh slips, a summary spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel format of all aggregate material shipments shall be provided.

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16. 3A MODIFIED COARSE AGGREGATE LIMESTONE BASE- ROADWAY

Aggregate Limestone roadway base as specified and shown and directed by PGC staff including but not limited to all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, aggregate be based on load slips provided by the aggregate supplier / quarry where the material is obtained and weighed. The Contractor shall provide copies of ALL aggregate load slips including a project summary sheet provided by the aggregate supplier for verification of quantities and quality control. Load slips shall include the following minimum information: 1) supplier, 2) contractor, 3) project name, 4) aggregate type,

5) quantity delivered (tons), 6) delivery date, and 7) specific delivery location. In

17. PENNDOT 2A COARSE AGGREGATE LIMESTONE SURFACE – ROADWAY

a. This price and payment shall constitute full compensation to provide PennDOT 2A Coarse Aggregate Limestone roadway surface as specified and shown and directed by PGC staff including but not limited to all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, aggregate spreading and grading, compaction, and related work required to provide the coarse aggregate surface.

be based on load slips provided by the aggregate supplier / quarry where the material is obtained and weighed. The Contractor shall provide copies of ALL aggregate load slips including a project summary sheet provided by the aggregate supplier for verification of quantities and quality control. Load slips shall include the following minimum information: 1) supplier, 2) contractor, 3) project name, 4) aggregate type,

5) quantity delivered (tons), 6) delivery date, and 7) specific delivery location. In

18. EXCAVATE, GRUB, GRADE AND SHAPE PARKING AREA (40’x 80’)

a. This price and payment shall constitute full compensation for providing excavation, and grading operations for parking area improvements as specified and as directed by PGC staff including but not limited to all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, protection of trees to remain, tree cutting, tree removal, stump removal, brush and vegetation

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clearing, disposal of waste materials, and other related work required to clear and prepare the work area.

b. Unit of Measurement: Each

19. 3A LIMESTONE MODIFIED COARSE AGGREGATE -PARKING AREA & PULL OFF

BASE

Aggregate Limestone parking area base as specified and shown and directed by PGC staff including but not limited to all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, aggregate aggregate base.

be based on load slips provided by the aggregate supplier / quarry where the material is obtained and weighed. The Contractor shall provide copies of ALL aggregate load slips including a project summary sheet provided by the aggregate supplier for verification of quantities and quality control. Load slips shall include the following minimum information: 1) supplier, 2) contractor, 3) project name, 4) aggregate type,

5) quantity delivered (tons), 6) delivery date, and 7) specific delivery location. In

20. PENNDOT 2A LIMESTONE COARSE AGGREGATE PARKING AREA & PULL OFF

SURFACE

a. This price and payment shall constitute full compensation to provide PennDOT 2A Coarse Aggregate Limestone parking area surface as specified and shown and directed by PGC staff including but not limited to all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, aggregate spreading and grading, compaction, and related work required to provide the coarse aggregate surface.

be based on load slips provided by the aggregate supplier / quarry where the material is obtained and weighed. The Contractor shall provide copies of ALL aggregate load slips including a project summary sheet provided by the aggregate supplier for verification of quantities and quality control. Load slips shall include the following minimum information: 1) supplier, 2) contractor, 3) project name, 4) aggregate type,

5) quantity delivered (tons), 6) delivery date, and 7) specific delivery location. In

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21. GATE SUPPLY AND INSTALL

a. This price and payment shall constitute full compensation to supply and install a game land gate as specified and shown on the Pennsylvania Game Commission Iron Pipe Gate Drawings and Details and as directed by PGC staff including but not limited to all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, excavation and earthwork operations, disposal of waste excavated materials, compaction, excavation for turnouts and tail ditches to provide positive drainage away from the road, and related work required to provide the cross drains.

b. Unit of Measurement: Each

22. RESTORATION

a. This price and payment shall constitute full compensation to grade, stabilize and restore all disturbed areas along the roadway corridor 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.

b. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SECTION 3 – CLEARING AND GRUBBING

3.1 -SCOPE

This work includes incidental removal and disposal of trees, stumps, and vegetation in the project area necessary for the roadway maintenance, parking area improvements, construction, and related work.

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. 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 and can be placed outside of the cartway limits.

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.

All merchantable logs must be removed from the site as directed by PGC staff.

Burning is not permitted at the site.

3.3 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

See Technical Specification Section 2 for description of pay items.

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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 and parking area subgrade in preparation for resurfacing 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 contact the PA One Call System at 1-800-242-1776 prior to excavation operations at the site.

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…

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