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DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

PROJECT MANUAL

FOR

REPLACE PRESSURE PUMPS

ASSATEAGUE STATE PARK

7303 STEPHEN DECATUR HIGHWAY

BERLIN, WORCESTER COUNTY, MD 21811

FOR THE

STATE OF MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

PROJECT NO. P-054-232-010

December 21, 2022

Project Cost Classification “A”

CONTRACT DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL

Minority Business Enterprises are Encouraged To Respond to this Solicitation

STATE OF MARYLAND

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION DIVISION

TAWES STATE OFFICE BUILDING

580 TAYLOR AVENUE, #D-3

ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401

Department of General Services Board of Public Works Atif Chaudhry, Secretary Wes Moore, Governor 301 West Preston Street Brooke Lierman, Comptroller Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Dereck Decker, Treasurer

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DIVISION 0 - PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

- Notice To Bidders - Solicitation Fact Sheet (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

- Instructions to Bidders for Construction Projects (March 2007) (eMaryland

Marketplace Advantage attachment)

- General Conditions for Construction Contracts (July 1, 2022) (eMaryland

- Bid Proposal Affidavit (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

- State Funded Construction Projects – Payment of Employee Health Care

Expenses (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

- Payment of Employee Health Care Expenses Certification (eMaryland

- Contractors Questionnaire

- Bid Bond, if applicable (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

- Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Procedures (February 5, 2021)

(eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

- MBE Attachment D-1A Forms (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

- List of Prevailing Wage Rates, if applicable

- Addenda, if any (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

- List of Drawings

- Pre-Bid Conference/Site Visit – Refer to: State Finance and Procurement

Article §14-302(a)(7)(v) and COMAR 21.11.03.09.C.(2)(e).

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

Section Title

I Detailed Specifications

II Alternates and/or Unit Prices (where applicable)

DRAWINGS/ ATTACHMENTS

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Section Title

III Drawings- (N/A)

Vicinity Map- Location Map (CS)

Attachments- (N/A)

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I. DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

A. SCOPE OF WORK:

1. This project consists of the Contractor providing all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, insurance, etc., necessary for the replacement of a four split case pressure pumps, associated motors and their control panels located at Assateague state park, 7307 Stephen Decatur highway, Berlin, MD 21811.

2. The project includes but is not limited to the following:

a. Remove (4) pumps, (4) motor units and (4) control panels. return to Facility Manager.

b. Install new (4) Pumps, (4) Motors, (4) control panels and all the wiring associate with the system.

c. Provide new flexible conduits and wires from new starters to pump motors.

d. Remove all trash and leave in a broom swept condition.

B. QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CONTRACTOR:

1. The Contractor shall be licensed in the State of Maryland as a General

Contractor to perform work associated with this project.

2. The Contractor shall have a minimum of three (3) years of experience performing similar construction projects.

3. Upon request, the Contractor shall supply to the DNR Procurement Officer a list of similar projects which have been successfully completed by the Contractor.

4. A licensed electrical contractor approved for work in Worcester county shall perform all work respective to their trades.

C. SITE INSPECTION:

1. All prospective bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid conference meeting and familiarize themselves with the requirements for the project.

Failure to attend the Pre-Bid conference meeting, or visit the site, will not relieve the successful bidder from complying with the requirements of these

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2. No allowance will be made for errors on the Contractor’s part for failure to take into account any conditions or circumstances existing at the site that might affect the specified work.

3. Please contact the project Manager, Ramiz Alobaidi by calling 443-454-8867. prior to any site visit other than the pre-bid meeting.

D. SCHEDULE OF WORK:

1. A preliminary work schedule shall be coordinated and approved with the Maryland Geological Survey Director and the DNR Project Manager during the PreConstruction Meeting.

2. All Work shall be performed between the hours of 7:00AM and 4:00PM, Monday through Friday, except State Holidays, unless permission is given in writing by the Director to do otherwise.

3. Throughout the project the Contractor shall schedule and coordinate all work with the Director or his designated representative in order to minimize disruption to facility operations.

4. Work shall be performed and completed within 90 calendar days of Notice to Proceed.

5. The Contractor shall coordinate all work with the various trades and the suppliers, in order to complete the project expeditiously and within the time limits of the contract.

E. STANDARDS AND CODES:

1. All work shall be performed in a top quality workmanship manner in accordance with the standards of the trade.

2. The Contractor shall comply with OSHA (Operational Safety and Health Administration) and MOSHA (Maryland Operational Safety and Health Administration) regulations regarding construction safety and health standards throughout the duration of this project.

3. All work shall be performed in accordance with applicable code requirements and standards as defined by the Maryland Code Administration “2012 - Maryland Building Performance Standards” (MBPS), and the latest editions of the:

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- International Building Code (IBC)

- International Residential Code (IRC)

- International Plumbing Code (IPC)

- International Mechanical Code (IMC)

- National Electric Code (NEC)

- International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

- Maryland Accessibility Code (MAC)

- National Fire Protection Association 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA)

And, any local amendments or modifications to the Standards made by the local jurisdiction which may be applicable to the work.

F. MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES:

1. General:

a. All materials shall be as specified or approved equal by the DNR Project Engineer. In the event the Contractor would like to substitute materials other than those that have been specified, the Contractor shall submit to the DNR Project Engineer all pertinent data to determine the or-equal status. This material shall be submitted to the DNR Project Engineer a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the bid opening. The DNR Project Manager shall notify the Contractor within five (5) days as to the or-equal status.

b. All materials shall be new and where applicable shall be delivered to the job site with labels intact and legible.

c. The Contractor shall be responsible for the coordination, off-loading and proper storage of all materials and supplies up until the time of final inspection.

d. Materials shall be stored in a safe area out of the way of traffic.

Any on-site storage location shall be approved by the Facility Manager prior to the storage of any materials on-site. All materials shall be stored up off the ground surface and should be protected from the weather with a waterproof covering. Any special storage instruction required by the material manufacturer shall be performed by the Contractor as if specified herein.

e. Any materials or supplies, which have not been specifically mentioned, but are necessary for the complete, safe and satisfactory completion of the project, shall be provided by the Contractor as if specified herein.

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2. Specifics:

a. New Pumps shall be a frame mounted, split case type pumps horizontal split case pump rated 200 GPM @100’ HD.

as manufactured by federal pump Corp. or an approved equal.

To be supplied with all gaskets etc for a full and complete Installation to existing suction and discharge pipes.

b. New Pump Motors shall be a 208-230 V, 3phase 10 hp motor with a 215T frame size, type FD. Model #AD80 as manufactured by Emerson Motor Company or an approved equal.

c. New control panels shall be CSI simplex Booster Panel, based on 24-hour timer for automatic operation. Simplex Municipal Water Process Control Panel for operation on 230V 3Ǿ 3W incoming power, to control 1-10 hp 25.2 FLA Booster Pump. To include:

• NEMA Type 4x- Fiberglass enclosure, with back panel

• Aluminum dead-front inner door

• Circuit breaker cutouts with mounting bracket

• Incoming power terminal block

• Phase monitor

• Incoming power lightning arrester

• 150 VA control power transformer with primary fuses

• 1-10 Amp 2 pole multi circuit breaker (transformer primary)

• Control power fuse

• 1- circuit breaker (HDL)/10 hp IEC contactor with IEC overload

• 1- digi20 door mounted 24-hour timer

• 1- 22mm hand off Auto Switch

• 1- 22mm Run pilot light

• 1- Elapsed timer meter

• Engraved name plate

• UL label 508

• Self-laminating wire numbers

• Control relays as required

• Terminal blocks and ground lugs as required

d. Motor electric circuit to be re-wired using THHW with a minimum size as follows :- 8AWG Copper conductors and 10 AWG Copper Ground, properly color coded in accordance with NEC Requirements. To include new UL Listed flexible conduit from isolation switch to electric motor.

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G. METHOD OF WORK:

1. General:

a. The Contractor shall manage and dispose of all debris and trash associated with this project.

b. The Contractor shall be responsible for all loading, unloading, storage, removal and security of all materials, equipment, and supplies, etc.

c. The Contractor shall visit the site and shall take his own measurements and shall examine the conditions under which the work must be performed. The measurements and quantities stated herein are believed accurate; however, the State assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of such measurements for the purpose of figuring labor, ordering material and equipment to accomplish the work.

d. The Contractor shall provide any materials or supplies that have not been specifically mentioned; but, that are necessary for the complete, safe and satisfactory completion of all parts of the Project as if specified herein and at no additional cost to the State.

f. Where applicable, materials shall be delivered in their original unopened containers with labels intact and legible. Damaged materials and supplies will not be accepted by the State.

g. All materials shall be new and as specified; or an approved equal.

2. Specifics:

a. Once the project has been awarded and prior to the ordering of any materials or equipment, the Contractor shall submit to the DNR Project Manager the product and materials that are to be used in the work for review and approval.

b. At the Pre-Construction Meeting, the Contractor shall submit:

Superintendent’s Name and Experience;

Safety Officer’s Name and Experience;

Listing of Suppliers and SubContractors;

Preliminary Work Schedule

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c. Have new pump and motor, delivered to site after submittal approval.

d. Coordinate with Facility Manager to isolate then remove the pump/motor unit from the system.

e. Install new pumps, complete with new gaskets. Align unit in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements. The pumps need to be connected to the supply and discharge pipes.

f. Install and wire new motors. Align motor with pump in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements.

g. Install new control panels in the same spot of the old one.

h. Test on completion in accordance with pump and motor manufacturer’s requirements.

i. Clean up and demobilize.

H. WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE:

1. The Contractor shall fully guarantee the work covered under this contract for a period of two (2) years from the date of acceptance against defects in materials and workmanship. Any defects found in which are related to the work of this project within the warranty period shall be corrected, repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost to the State.

2. Any defects found within the two (2) year warranty period shall be promptly repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost to the State.

3. The Contractor shall provide the Project Manager all manufacturers’ warranties for materials and systems used on this project.

4. Acceptance by the Project Manager of any procedures, materials, workmanship, or final product shall not relieve the Contractor of his contractual requirements.

5. All work is subject to the inspection and approval of the Project Manager.

I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. The Contractor shall make his own arrangements at his own expense, coordinating with the Facility Manager and the Project Manager, for

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2. Deviation from the manufacturer's instructions or this specification will not be acceptable.

3. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions and measures to protect all properties from damage. He shall repair all damage caused by his operation to all public and private property including roads, walks, curbs, utilities, trees, shrubs, plantings, etc., and leave the property in good condition and/or at least equivalent to the condition found.

4. The Contractor shall make his own arrangements to acquire any temporary utility service which he requires to perform this contract. Any expenses incurred must be paid by the Contractor.

5. The Contractor shall notify his workers to adhere to and follow all facility regulations. Those regulations include, but are not limited to: No Speeding, require stopping at Stop Signs, require drivers to be watchful of pedestrians and visitors; and, require that the use of drugs or alcohol be avoided.

6. The completed project is subject to the inspection and approval of the Maryland Geological Society Director and the DNR Project Manager.

J. METHOD OF BIDDING:

1. All bids shall be submitted online via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) https://emma.maryland.gov (NO PAPER BIDS!)

2. On eMaryland Marketplace Advantage opposite “Total Bid”, the Contractor shall insert a lump sum bid to complete all work described herein. Bid amount must also coincide on the Bid Form attached and all supporting documents completed to be a full and valid bid.

3. The project will be awarded to the Contractor submitting the lowest Base Bid demonstrating the ability to fulfill the requirement for this project.

4. See Section II “Alternates and Unit Prices” for additional bidding requirements.

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k. METHOD OF PAYMENT:

1. After satisfactory completion and acceptance of work, the Contractor shall submit an invoice to the DNR Project Manager for processing and payment.

2. Payments shall be made in accordance with General Conditions, Terms and Conditions.

II. ALTERNATES AND UNIT PRICES

A. ADD ALTERNATES:

1. None

B. UNIT PRICES:

1. None

III. DRAWINGS

The following drawings are attached and shall be considered part of these specifications as if written herein:

Drawing CS Vicinity Map