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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01000 Summary of Work 01000-1 to 01000-4

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DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01000 – SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1: GENERAL

1.01 WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and means to construct the Work as described in the Contract Documents and shown on the Drawings. The Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Detailed design, fabrication and installation of a new gateway sign at the intersection of

North Main Avenue and Euclid Avenue. The sign details and materials shall be in accordance with the dimensions and design concept shown on the architectural plan. The scope of work includes detailed structural design of the sign and foundations including engineered sealed structural drawings. The sign fabricator shall prepare detailed fabrication drawings for review and approval.

Work by others prior to installation includes:

• site preparation including grading, retaining wall and power supply, which will be completed before the sign installation work. The plans for the grading and retaining wall are attached to the bid documents for the bidders information.

• electrical work to connect the integral sign lighting to the power supply.

The above general outline of principal features does not in any way limit the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all Work and furnish the required materials, equipment, labor and means as shown or required by the Contract Documents.

Material, equipment and labor, obviously a part of the Work and/or necessary for the proper operation, a complete and/or functioning system and installation of same, although not specifically indicated in the Contract Documents, shall be provided as if called for in detail without additional cost to Owner.

1.02 LOCATIONS

Owner shall furnish the Site as shown or described in the Contract Documents.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

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Specifications for the materials and equipment to be provided by the Contractor are detailed in the respective Specification Sections and/or Drawings.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.01 LAYING OUT THE WORK

As described in the General Conditions, reference points for construction will be provided to enable Contractor to proceed with the Work. Contractor shall verify all reference points for accuracy and consistency prior to use and report any discrepancies to Engineer. Contractor shall be responsible for laying out the Work including staking out all new construction. Contractor shall employ an experienced Civil Engineer/Surveyor and cause him to determine all baselines, lines and grades and to verify same from time to time during the progress of the work.

3.02 COORDINATION

Contractor shall coordinate his work, to phase the construction operations, and provide, install and maintain any temporary connections necessary to maintain operation of adjacent property owner facilities and/or the existing/proposed storm and sanitary sewer system whether the sewers are combined or separated systems. Such temporary connection and/or measures may include but are not limited to: piping, inlets, manholes, structures, connections to existing piping, connections to existing structures, pumping, pressure piping, excavation, backfill, pavement restoration, and all other related work.

Any Work requiring interruption to such facilities or flows to sewer systems shall be scheduled and performed only at such times to minimize impacts, as approved by Engineer. It may be necessary that Work will be performed during several overnight periods and/or during periods of premium time payment to accomplish the desired construction. All costs to perform the Work, including premium time payments, shall be the Contractor’s responsibility and shall be included in the Contract Price.

3.03 PROTECTION OF SURFACES, STRUCTURES, AND VEGETATION TO REMAIN

Contractor shall avoid damage as a result of his operations to existing sidewalks, streets, curbs, pavements, utilities (except those which are to be replaced or removed), adjoining property, retaining walls, buildings, structures, and other structures and similar features and he shall at his own expense completely repair any damage thereto caused by his operations.

All surfaces, structures, and vegetation in the vicinity of the work which are to remain shall be protected, supported or temporarily moved and replaced by the Contractor.

Items to remain may or may not be shown on the Drawings and shall include but not be limited to signs, business signs, billboards, street signs, mailboxes, shrubs, trees, sidewalks, guy wires, utility poles, fences, wells, basketball poles, walls, flower boxes, cinder block or timber planting beds, light poles, septic tanks, or sheds. If damaged, said items shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense. All surfaces shall be cleaned and restored to acceptable condition. All such work not specifically listed as an

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item of Lump Sum Work on the Bid Form shall be included in the Lump Sum price as incidental.

Contractor should be aware that there are a number of areas where excavation may occur close to existing buildings or structures. Contractor shall shore, brace, underpin, secure, and protect as may be necessary, all foundations and other parts of existing structures or utilities adjacent to, adjoining, and in the vicinity of the Site, which may be in any way affected by the excavations or the operations connected with the Work.

Contractor shall give any and all required notices to any adjoining or adjacent property owner or other party before the commencement of the Work.

3.04 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

Where Work is located in or adjacent to existing concrete or pavements, all backfilling and materials handling equipment shall have rubber tires. Crawler equipment shall be permitted when all required forms are obtained. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to repair, at his expense, any damages due to the use of any equipment to complete the Work.

Roadway pavements, asphalt areas, parking lots, sidewalks, stone walks, brick and other similar surfaces may not be able to support construction equipment without damage to the improved surface. Contractor shall consider this in his bid and shall make site investigations of these surfaces during the bid phase as he deems necessary. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to repair, at his expense, any damages due to the use of any equipment to complete the Work.

3.05 ACCESS AND PROTECTION

Contractor shall coordinate and schedule the Work so as not to obstruct overnight, weekend or daily access to any adjacent business or residences. At no cost to Owner, Contractor shall provide temporary access to properties as necessary.

Suitable sufficient barricades, warning lights, and signs shall be placed and maintained by the Contractor to insure the protection and safety of the public and prevent any unnecessary inconvenience. Warning lights shall be maintained from sunset to sunrise.

Contractor shall control dust, muddy conditions and the overall deterioration of all streets having construction activity, all to the satisfaction of the Owner.

Contractor shall locate, store, and move project materials and equipment as needed to ensure access to thru traffic and residents on the streets that have construction activity, all the satisfaction of the Owner.

3.06 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS OF WORK

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Miscellaneous items of work include but are not limited to furnishing and installing project signs, dust control, pedestrian signage, coordination with utility companies, supervision, and other general items. All such work not specifically listed as a pay item of work on the Bid Form shall be included in the unit prices as incidental.

3.07 DISPOSAL OF EXISTING MATERIALS

Satisfactorily remove and dispose of all items noted to be removed, any existing debris found within the Site and materials which are not to remain in place or to be used in the new construction. All such items and material shall become the property of the Contractor. Unless otherwise directed, Contractor shall properly dispose all such material off the site in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations.

3.08 PROGRESS CLEANING

Maintain areas free of waste materials, debris, and rubbish. Maintain project area in a clean and orderly condition. Broom gravel from paved areas of road and provide dust control weekly or as requested by Owner or Engineer. Remove debris and rubbish from pipes and drainage systems. Broom and vacuum clean interior areas prior to start of surface finishing, and continue cleaning to eliminate dust and foreign materials. Remove waste materials, debris, and rubbish from the Site weekly and dispose offsite.

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DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

SECTION 03001 – CEMENT CONCRETE STRUCTURES

PART 1: GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. This work is construction of cement concrete structures and other concrete work.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIAL

A. In accordance with PennDOT Publication 408 Specifications Section 1001.2 as noted on the Drawings and as follows:

B. PennDOT mix design acceptance is not required from PennDOT for work outside of PennDOT right-of-way provided the following:

1. The proposed concrete plant has been in operation for a minimum of ten (10) years.

2. All test results and all other documentation required to demonstrate the design meets the specified requirements is submitted to the Engineer for review and is subject approval by Engineer.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.01 CONSTRUCTION

A. In accordance with PennDOT Publication 408 Specifications Section 1001.3 and as noted on the Drawings.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. General. No additional payment will be made for concrete work that is covered under other contract items including but not limited to sidewalk, curb and driveway items and pipe placement items that include concrete encasement as incidental.

B. Cement Concrete. Cubic Yard or Lump Sum.

As indicated, for the class specified, for the item indicated.

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C. Reinforcement. No additional payment will be made for furnishing or placing steel reinforcement. This work and all other associated work shall be incidental to the other contract items.

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