TU-2617 SECU Plaza Paver Replacement FINAL.pdf

Competitive Simplified Procurement

Rev. 8.16.23

Procurement

TU-2617- Solicitation Title: SECU Plaza Paver Replacement - towson.edu/procurement Page | 1

Solicitation Issue Date: February 2, 2026

Solicitation Title: SECU Plaza Paver Replacement

Solicitation No.: TU-2617

Description: Towson University (TU) is seeking a qualified Contractor to provide all labor, coordination, equipment and materials for demolition of existing bluestone pavers and installation of new concrete pavers work for the SECU Plaza Paver Replacement in accordance with the Scope of Work (SOW), the Drawings referred to as Attachment X and the Technical Specification referred to as Attachment Y within this solicitation.

Schedule: This project shall begin upon a written Notice to Proceed (NTP), and as indicated in Part III of the scope of work for construction schedule.

Pre-Bid Conference Date and Time: A pre-bid conference shall be conducted on Tuesday February 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM. 8000 York Rd, Towson, MD 21252 Administration Building 4th Floor. If you wish to request ADA accommodation, please contact (410) 704-2171 for additional information.

Site Visit Date and Time: February 10, 2026, following immediately after the Pre-bid conference meeting.

Questions Due Date and Time: February 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

Bid Due Date and Time: February 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Late submission or requests for withdrawal will not be considered.

Bid Submission: Bids shall be submitted via email to bids@towson.edu. This e-mail address is for the receipt and storage of authorized Bids only.

Issuing Office Procurement Department Procurement Officer Representative: Shanae Creek Email Address: screek@towson.edu Phone Number: 410-704-3486 Towson University 8000 York Road Towson, MD 21252

Procurement Method: This solicitation will be conducted in accordance with the University System of Maryland’s (USM) Procurement Policies and Procedures, Competitive Simplified Procurement.

Basis for Award: Award will be made to the lowest evaluated responsive bid from a responsible bidder based on the specifications set forth in the solicitation.

Parking: All vehicles parked on Towson University property must strictly observe University parking regulations.

Each vehicle parked on campus between 6 am and 8 pm, Monday through Thursday, and from 6 am to 3 pm on Fridays, must display a valid University permit unless parked at a paid meter. Parking on sidewalks or unpaved areas is prohibited at all times. All fines for parking or other vehicle violations are the responsibility of the Contractor. This applies to vendors, salespersons, company vehicles, and Contractor employees’ personal vehicles.

Long- and short-term permits are available, at designated rates, for vendors with contracts that require them to park regularly on the campus; see the parking website at mailto:screek@towson.edu

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Page | 2 https://www.towson.edu/parking/visitors/ for permit rates and information to support preparation of Bid/Price Proposal. Parking Transportation phone: (410) 704-7275.

Smoking: Smoking of any kind is prohibited on all property owned, leased or operated by Towson University (“University”). This consists of all buildings, including residence halls; all grounds, including exterior open spaces, parking lots and garages, on-campus sidewalks, streets, driveways, stadiums, recreational spaces and practice facilities; and in all University-owned or leased vehicles and visitors. Contractor and its employees and subcontractors who violate the policy may be denied access to the University campus.

Insurance: Bidder must abide by Section 24 of TU Required contract provisions referred to as Exhibit A-2

Cancellation and Rejection of all bids: The University reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, accept or reject any or all bids, in whole or in part, received in response to this solicitation and to waive or permit the cure of minor irregularities.

Included in the bid Package:

Scope of Work Drawing and specification - Attachment X and Y Exhibit A-1 – EH&S Requirements Exhibit A-2 – Required Contract Provisions for Construction and Maintenance Exhibit B – Bid Affidavit Exhibit F – Company Profile Exhibit G – Firm Experience Exhibit K – Addenda Acknowledgement Exhibit R – Conflict of Interest Affidavit and Disclosure Exhibit S - Bid/Pricing Form Exhibit P - Pre-Bid Conference Form

Bid Submittal: The following items shall be submitted:

Exhibit B – Bid Affidavit Exhibit F – Company Profile Exhibit G – Firm Experience Exhibit K – Addenda Acknowledgement (if applicable) Exhibit R – Conflict of Interest Affidavit and Disclosure Exhibit S – Bid/Pricing Form https://www.towson.edu/parking/visitors

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SECTION 1

Scope of Works

Part I. Summary of Project

Towson University (TU) is seeking a qualified Contractor to provide all labor, coordination, equipment and materials for demolition of existing bluestone pavers and installation of new concrete pavers work for the SECU Plaza Paver Replacement in accordance with the drawings and scope of work within this solicitation.

Part II: General Information

A. TU is requesting a lump sum price to complete the SECU Plaza Pacer Replacement. The bid price shall consist of direct and indirect cost and profit for the services to provide demolition and reconstruction as described in the Scope of Work (SOW), the Drawings referred to as Attachment X and the Technical Specification referred to as Attachment Y.

B. B. The University reserves the right to direct the contractor to remove an employee from campus without cause.

C. The contractor must wear identification or shirt with company logos.

Part III. Schedule & Coordination

A. Construction shall begin on or about June 16, 2026, and be completed no later than July 24, 2026.

B. TU Working Hours for this exterior work shall be Monday-Friday, from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Saturday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

C. Contractor is responsible for determining lead time required for all materials required to complete the demolition and reconstruction given the time constraints specified above. Contractors must staff the project appropriately to meet stated deadlines.

D. The awarded Contractor shall coordinate with Towson University Project Manager (TU PM) during preconstruction and during all construction phases to determine which areas can be closed for demo and/or new work and at what times. The area within the LOD, storage areas and staging areas will remain closed to the public at all times during construction. Construction must be sequenced to allow access to areas that are not under construction. This will require appropriate GC signage, cones, and construction barriers as needed to safely and clearly indicate accessible driving (if any) and walking routes.

Part IV. Specifications

A. Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with this SOW, the drawings, and technical specifications.

1. Demolition: Remove existing bluestone pavers. Pavers, existing sub-base to remain.

2. Construction: Install new concrete pavers

Part V. Scope of Services

A. Contractor shall provide all necessary services to perform demolition, reconstruction, and other associated new work, in accordance with the project drawings and specifications included in the bid package.

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B. Contractor is responsible for establishing all quantities and measurements to accomplish this work.

Contractor will only be permitted to have certain areas of the site out of service at any one time and is responsible for determining appropriate phasing, coordination, and scheduling of services with the TU Project Manager.

C. If the contractor needs additional areas of staging and/or temporary secure fenced in areas, the TU PM will provide locations if available. Availability should not be assumed. Contractor shall return such areas used outside LOD to its existing conditions with no additional cost to the owner. This includes roadways, pathways, and hardscape, lawn and landscape areas. Any damage to lawn areas greater than 20 sf requires restoration with sod. Damage to areas less than 20 sf requires seed and straw.

D. Site Investigation: The contractor is responsible for thoroughly investigating the area within the LOD to determine areas that require demo/repairs/new work. The contractor must document existing conditions including pathways to the site, staging areas, areas in and around the LOD, and conditions in the spaces directly adjacent to and above where the work will take place. Contractor will coordinate the proposed repairs with TU PM

E. Pay Applications: Payments shall be phased and made as work is completed based on the line-item proposal submitted with the bid on which progress payments will be based.

1. With each Certificate of Payment and Application for Payment, the Contractor is to attach the following backup information:

a. Copies of purchase orders (PO's) for material costs billed inclusive of transportation charges; if, however the materials used are not specifically purchased for such work but are taken from the Contractor's stock, then in lieu of the P.O. the Contractor shall provide a written statement as to what these materials are, accompanied by an affidavit of the Contractor which shall certify that such materials were taken from the stock, that the quantity claimed was actually used, and that the price and transportation of the materials as are claimed represent actual cost.

Note: Contractor’s/Company Stock is defined as bulk purchases made by the GC for its own stock to be used to provide material for numerous unspecified projects/customers. Examples include, but are not limited to, skid of plywood;

truckload of drywall; cases of caulk/sealant, pallets of metal studs, etc. Items purchased specifically for university work are NOT considered company stock.

b. Statement of labor costs inclusive of name, classification, total hours for each, rate and extension total for work performed by the Contractor's own forces.

c. Copy of any applicable subcontractor invoices.

2. In applying for payments, the Contractor shall submit a statement, based upon the line-item proposal, itemized in such form and supported by such evidence as the University may require, showing the Contractor's right to the payment claimed. Payment will be for work in place by the 25th of the billing month; no projection to the month’s end is to be included. Each invoice shall prominently display the Contractor's Federal Employers Tax Identification Number.

F. The proposed work under the contract includes all demo/new work specified in the project drawings and included in the bid package and includes but is not limited to:

1. All areas of work shall be sectioned off by the Contractor by means of barricades to prevent the general public from entering those zones during repair times. Provide appropriate signs

Page | 5 as required by owner to direct general public around the construction site. The contractor is always fully responsible for the ongoing safety of the public. The contractor is responsible to always maintain all egress and ingress paths. Road closure signs are the responsibility of the Contactor. Traffic flagging and control for large vehicles or deliveries is the responsibility of the contractor.

2. Provide appropriate shoring and bracing as required by design and appropriate OSHA regulations prior to the start of any work.

3. Disposal of all demolished materials off campus in a legal manner.

4. Tickets for recycled material must be provided to TU.

5. Dumpster locations: A limited number of dumpsters may be located near the work site.

Contractor must coordinate locations with TU PM.

6. Provide all required patching, caulking, sealants, and repairs per bid documents.

7. All utilities must be located and marked prior to any construction taking place.

8. Spot a pot must be located within a secured fenced area. Contractor is not permitted to use any TU restroom facility.

9. Any damage to existing surrounding areas (interior and/or exterior) within the limits of work are to be repaired to existing conditions at no cost to the TU. Existing sidewalk access route to the plaza shall be protected through the use of portable flooring panels, heavy duty plywood, etc.

10. Parking: Parking is very limited on the campus, especially in the vicinity of the proposed work. The contractor shall obtain necessary parking permits from the TU Parking Services Office. Absolutely no personal vehicles will be allowed within the project site. Typically, crew vehicles shuttle trades people to remote parking located on campus. A very limited number of work vehicles may be able to park near the project site if space allows.

11. Barricades/Detours: The contractor is fully responsible for maintaining a safe environment within and directly surrounding the project site including installation and maintenance of all pedestrian and traffic control devices and barriers for the full protection of the general public, students, and workers. Due to adjacent facilities and loading/service points, general access to the parking lot shall be maintained at all times. Emergency access shall be maintained at all times. Contractor shall remove all barricades, temporary signs, patch/repair to existing conditions any areas disturbed by construction activities at the end of the project.

12. Signage: TU has sign standards that must be adhered to. Detour signs are fabricated by the university to ensure compliance with the standards. The contractor shall provide a list of all needed detour signs for fabrication by the university. Once produced, the contractor shall install and maintain all signage as required by the university. Signs shall be secured to barrel or looper cones. Road closure and vehicle traffic signs are to be provided by the Contractor. Contractor is required to check signs throughout the workday to ensure they remain in place.

13. TU PM and Operations & Maintenance Staff will conduct field inspections through the duration of the project.

Part VI. Change Orders

A. Any alteration or deviation from the Services mentioned or any other contractual specifications that result in a revision of this procurement shall be executed and attached to this procurement as a change order (“Change Order”).

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B. The University reserves the right to accept change orders submitted by the contractor in part or whole.

Part VII. Invoicing

A. Progress payments to the Contractor, pursuant to this contract, shall be made as work is completed, in accordance with the accepted line-item proposal, no later than 30 days after the University’s receipt of a proper invoice from the Contractor. All invoices shall be submitted upon completion and acceptance of work to StraTUsAPinvoices@towson.edu, Towson University, Accounts Payable Department as instructed on the Purchase Order.

Each invoice must clearly state the following:

1. Purchase Order Number

2. Date work was started and completed

3. Description of work completed

4. Contractor Federal Tax ID number

Part VIII. Warranties

A. Contractor shall furnish the University with a minimum of a two (2) year (labor and material) warranty for the repairs upon completion of all work. The contractor warrants that the products installed will be free from defects in workmanship and materials from the date of substantial completion. Contractor will repair or replace any products of faulty material or defective workmanship proven under normal use or service.

mailto:StraTUsAPinvoices@towson.edu

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Existing Conditions:

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DEMOLITION PLAN

1" = 20'

PROJECT NUMBER:

25024

SHEET NAME:

DEMOLITION PLAN

DATE:

10.20.25

A-1

PROJECT NAME:

SECU PLAZA

PAVER REPLACEMENT

SCALE:

1" = 20'

KEY:

ALTERNATE #2

REMOVE PAVER

WALKWAY

REMOVE EXISTING BLUESTONE

PAVERS

8'

15' 8'

8'

8'

DEMO - 2 1/4" EXISTING BLUESTONE

PAVERS TO BE REMOVED.

FIELD MEASURED AT 2"

TO REMAIN - EXISTING 5" CONC. BASE

TO REMAIN - EXISTING. 4" GRANULAR

FILL

UNIT PAVING - DEMOLITION

3/4" = 1'-0"

DEMO - BLUESTONE

PAVERS

DEMO - WALKWAY

0 10 N

APPROXIMATE MANHOLE

LOCATION

UNDERGROUND

DETENTION VAULT, NO

HEAVY EQUIPMENT

THIS AREA FOR

DURATION OF PROJECT

EXISTING TU TIGER -

TO BE PROTECTED

DEMO - SAND SETTING BED

UNDERGROUND

LIMITS OF

DETENTION

PLAN

1" = 20'

PROJECT NUMBER:

25024

SHEET NAME:

PLAN

DATE:

10.20.25

A-2

PROJECT NAME:

SECU PLAZA

PAVER REPLACEMENT

SCALE:

1" = 20'

KEY:

ALTERNATE #1

BENCH PAD (3)

17'

3' TYP.

16' TYP.

0 10 N

NEW - PAVERS

A3

A3

A3

A3

ALTERNATE #1 -

PAVERS

PROJECT NUMBER:

25024

SHEET NAME:

DETAILS

DATE:

10.20.25

A-3

PROJECT NAME:

SECU PLAZA

PAVER REPLACEMENT

SCALE:

AS SHOWN

KEY:

UNIT PAVING - PATTERN

1/2" = 1'-0"

A2

SOLDIER COURSE

45 HERRINGBONE

PATTERN

PAVERS:

MANUFACTURER: HANOVER ARCH. PRODUCTS

STYLE: TRADITIONAL

COLOR:

70% - LIMESTONE GRAY / NATURAL

30% - CHARCOAL / NATURAL

UNIT PAVERS

COARSE, WASHED CONCRETE SAND JOINT

WITH SAND STABILIZER, HAND TIGHT, SWEPT

FULL

UNIT PAVING

3/4" = 1'-0"

EXISTING CONC. BASE

UNIT PAVING - BENCH PAD

3/4" = 1'-0"

UNIT PAVING - BENCH PAD AT EXISTING

3/4" = 1'-0"

DOWEL

A2

A2

A2

+/ -3/4" SAND BED (CONCRETE SAND), ASTM

C33

18" WIDE GEOTEXTILE DRAINAGE

UNIT PAVERS

COARSE, WASHED CONCRETE SAND JOINT WITH

SAND STABILIZER, HAND TIGHT, SWEPT FULL

4" MSHA MIX #3 REINFORCED CONC. BASE

4" COMPACTED GRANULAR FILL

+/ -3/4" SAND BED (CONCRETE SAND), ASTM

C33

18" WIDE GEOTEXTILE DRAINAGE

COMPACTED SUBGRADE

NEW EXISTING

EXP. JOINT UNDER

PAVERS

6X6-W1.4XW1.4 WWF WITH 2" SUPPORTS. KEEP 3"

CLEAR FROM CONC. BASE EDGE

ALUMINUM EDGE RESTRAINT WITH POWDER

ACTUATED FASTNER, 12" O.C TYP.

ALUMINUM EDGE RESTRAINT WITH POWDER

ACTUATED FASTNER, 12" O.C TYP.

SPECIFICATIONS: SECU Plaza Paver Replacement

PROJECT: SECU Plaza Paver Replacement

PROJECT #: 25024

DATE: 10.20.25

LOCATION: SECU Arena SUBJECT: Specifications

32 14 13 - UNIT PAVERS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1. SUBMITTALS

a. Product Data:

i. For the following:

1. Pavers.

2. Sand setting materials.

3. Polymeric sand joint filler.

4. Edge restraints.

b. Sieve Analyses: For aggregate setting-bed materials, according to ASTM C136.

c. Samples for Initial Selection:

i. Polymeric sand joint filler for color selection.

d. Samples for Verification:

i. For full-size units of each type of unit paver indicated.

ii. Drainage geotextile: 12 inch square.

2. QUALITY ASSURANCE

a. Installer Qualifications: A qualified unit paving installer with no less than 5-years’ experience successfully installing unit paving systems using polymeric sand joint filler. Installer's field supervisor shall have Concrete Paver Installer Certification from the Interlocking Concrete

Pavement Institute (ICPI) with the following designations:

i. Commercial Paver Technician Designation.

3. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

a. Pavers: Store on elevated platforms in a dry location. If units are not stored in an enclosed location, cover tops and sides of stacks with waterproof sheeting, securely tied.

b. Cementitious materials: Store on elevated platforms, under cover, and in a dry location. Do not use cementitious materials that have become damp.

c. Aggregates: Store where grading and other required characteristics can be maintained and contamination avoided.

d. Liquids: Store in tightly closed containers protected from freezing.

e. Cold-Weather Protection: Do not use frozen materials or materials mixed or coated with ice or frost.

Do not build on frozen subgrade or setting beds. Remove and replace unit paver work damaged by frost or freezing.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

1. MANUFACTURERS

a. Obtain each type of unit paver, joint material, and setting material from single source with resources to provide materials and products of consistent quality in appearance and physical properties.

b. Concrete unit pavers

i. Concrete Pavers, Solid Paving Units, Normal-Weight Concrete: Solid paving units made from normal-weight concrete with a compressive strength not less than 8500 psi at 28 days, a density of at least 155 lbs./cu. Ft. and minimum flexural strength of 1100 psi. Water absorption not more than 4 percent according to ASTM C140, and no breakage and not more than 1 percent mass loss when tested for freeze-thaw resistance according to ASTM

C67.

ii. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the following or comparable products acceptable to the Owner.

1. Basis-of-Design: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Hanover

Architectural Products, Inc. concrete pavers as listed below, or pavers from the following manufacturers acceptable to the Owner:

a. Cambridge pavers.

b. Belgard.

2. Requirements:

a. Style: Traditional Prest Brick.

b. Thickness: 2 3/8-inches.

c. Face Size: 4-inches x 8-inches.

d. Finish: Natural.

e. Color (Blend): Limestone Gray (70%) / Charcoal (30%)

f. Pattern: Herringbone with Soldier Course Edge

c. Edge restraints

i. Aluminum Edge Restraint: Manufacturer’s L-shaped, 2.5-inch high by 2.25-inch wide extruded-aluminum edging with openings to receive Ramset/Hilti 1-inch nails 3-inches minimum from edge of concrete base, at 12 inches o.c., Mill Finish.

1. Basis of Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide

Permaloc; AsphaltEdge or comparable product by one of the following:

a. Brickstop Corporation

b. Curv-Rite, Inc.

c. Sure-loc Edging Corporation.

d. Sand setting-bed materials

i. Sand for Leveling Course: Sound, sharp, washed, natural sand or crushed stone complying with gradation requirements in ASTM C33/C33M for fine aggregate.

ii. Polymeric Joint Sand: A mixture of polymer binders and calibrated fine graded sand

(ASTMC144) used for filling pavers joints and suitable for in 1/16 inch-wide by 2 inch-deep joints.

1. Basis of Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide SRW

Products; Paver Mate or comparable product.

a. Color: As selected by Owner from manufacturer's full range.

iii. Drainage Geotextile: Nonwoven needle-punched geotextile fabric, manufactured for subsurface drainage applications, made from polyolefins or polyesters; with elongation greater than 50 percent; complying with AASHTO M 288 and the following, measured per test methods referenced:

1. Survivability: Class 2, AASHTO M 288.

2. Apparent Opening Size: No. 40 sieve, maximum; ASTM D4751.

3. Permittivity: 0.5 per second, minimum; ASTM D4491.

4. UV Stability: 50 percent after 500 hours' exposure, ASTM D4355.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

1. EXAMINATION

a. Examine surfaces indicated to receive unit paving, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance.

2. PREPARATION

a. Remove substances from concrete substrates that could impair mortar bond, including curing and sealing compounds, form oil, and laitance.

b. Sweep concrete substrates to remove dirt, dust, debris, and loose particles.

3. INSTALLATION

a. Do not use unit pavers with chips, cracks, voids, discolorations, or other defects that might be visible or cause staining in finished work.

b. Mix pavers from several pallets or cubes, as they are placed, to produce uniform blend of colors and textures.

c. Cut unit pavers with motor-driven masonry saw equipment to provide clean, sharp, unchipped edges. Cut units to provide pattern indicated and to fit adjoining work neatly. Use full units without cutting where possible. Hammer cutting is not acceptable. For concrete pavers, a block splitter may be used.

d. Joint Pattern: As indicated.

e. Tolerances: Do not exceed 1/16-inch unit-to-unit offset from flush (lippage) nor 1/8 inch in 24 inches and 1/4 inch in 10 feet from level, or indicated slope, for finished surface of paving.

f. Edge restraints as indicated.

i. Provide as indicated

ii. Install edge restraints before placing unit pavers.

iii. Install edge restraints to comply with manufacturer's written instructions. Install stakes at intervals required to hold edge restraints in place during and after unit paver installation.

g. Sand setting-bed applications

i. Place drainage geotextile over compacted concrete base, overlapping ends and edges at least 12 inches and turning up at edge restraints.

ii. Place leveling course and screed to a thickness of 1 inch, taking care that moisture content remains constant and density is loose and uniform until pavers are set and compacted.

iii. Treat leveling course with herbicide to inhibit growth of grass and weeds.

iv. Set pavers with a minimum joint width of 1/16 inch and a maximum of 1/8 inch, being careful not to disturb leveling base. If pavers have spacer bars, place pavers hand tight against spacer bars. Use string lines to keep straight lines. Fill gaps between units that exceed 3/8 inch with pieces cut to fit from full-size unit pavers.

v. Vibrate pavers into leveling course with a low-amplitude plate vibrator capable of a 3500-to 5000-lbf compaction force at 80 to 90 Hz. Use vibrator with neoprene mat on face of plate or other means as needed to prevent cracking and chipping of pavers. Perform at least three passes across paving with vibrator.

1. Compact pavers when there is sufficient surface to accommodate operation of vibrator, leaving at least 36 inches of uncompacted pavers adjacent to temporary edges.

2. 2. Before ending each day's work, compact installed concrete pavers except for

36-inch width of uncompacted pavers adjacent to temporary edges (laying faces).

3. As work progresses to perimeter of installation, compact installed pavers that are adjacent to permanent edges unless they are within 36 inches of laying face.

4. Before ending each day's work and when rain interrupts work, cover pavers that have not been compacted and cover leveling course on which pavers have not been placed with nonstaining plastic sheets to protect them from rain.

h. Polymeric sand installation in joints

i. Install polymeric joint sand in strict compliance with the manufacturer’s requirements and the proper environmental conditions.

ii. After thoroughly brooming and filling the unit paver joints with polymeric sand in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, use a rubber coated roller-wheel vibratory compactor to fully and properly embed the polymeric sand into the joints.

1. Perform at least three passes across unit paving as required to fill the joints in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

2. Remove excess polymeric sand from the surface, and from joints to the recommended depth of 1/8” below the bottom of chamfered edges or top of pavers, and gently apply water until the polymeric sand repels water in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Water shall be spray applied beginning at the low side of paved areas, then proceeding to the higher elevations of the unit paving areas so the application of water can be visually monitored.

END OF SECTION

Paver – Herringbone w/ Soldier Course Edge. Shades of Gray

70% Limestone Gray

30% Charcoal

SECTION 32 16 00 CONCRETE PAD

PART 1. GENERAL

1. Summary:

a. This Section provides general standards to concrete sidewalks, pads, parking pavements and other non-structural concrete applications.

2. Submittals:

a. Shop drawings that show edge of slabs with dimensions, and control joints and construction joints.

3. Quality Assurance:

a. Work specified under this Section shall be accomplished by qualified, skilled tradesmen who have continuously and successfully performed the required tasks or a minimum of five (5) years.

4. Project Conditions:

a. The contractor is responsible for existing conditions detrimental to the proposed work. Where subgrade conditions are not known or are suspect of being unacceptable, thoroughly investigate utilizing a licensed geotechnical firm to verify suitable conditions. Where suitable conditions do not exist, provide design for replacement of the subgrade down to suitable conditions.

5. A.D.A. Compliance:

a. All new concrete work shall fully comply with current applicable A.D.A. requirements.

6. Concrete Pads:

a. Minimum Design Criteria: See plans

PART 2 MATERIALS – MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Concrete:

a. Minimal Design Criteria: Concrete mix shall be designed per Baltimore County Department of

Public Works Standards, Specifications and Details for Construction, latest edition.

b. Concrete Sealers:

i. Penetrating

ii. Silane

iii. Water repelling

iv. Clear

v. Capable of rejecting chloride ion intrusion with 90% minimum reduction at 1".

vi. Shall be deep penetrating sealer, not a surface sealer

PART 3. EXECUTION

1. Preparation

a. Subgrade and aggregate base shall be examined by a third party testing agency.

2. Placement of Concrete:

a. Scheduling:

b. It is the desire of the University that all concrete be placed before 12:00 p.m. whenever practical.

The purpose of this is to avoid vandalism and have adequate cure time before the job site is abandoned for the day.

c. Only schedule concrete when favorable weather is forecast. Pour concrete in accordance with weather parameters as established in the latest edition of Maryland State Highway Design and

Construction Standards.

3. Inspections:

a. TU Project Manager is an integral part of the inspections prior to the placement of concrete and during the placement operation. No concrete shall be placed without prior approval from the TU

Project Manager.

4. Soda and Acid Wash:

a. Soda and Acid Wash at formed surfaces is not permitted for any work at Towson University. Only non-caustic, environmental friendly products as approved by the University’s Environmental, Health and Safety Office are permitted.

5. Concrete Sealers:

a. All concrete sidewalks, paths and other horizontal wearing surfaces shall have a sealer, as specified in paragraph 2.0 B, applied after the concrete is fully cured and as specified by the manufacturer.

6. Finish:

a. All concrete sidewalks and all other horizontal wearing surfaces shall have a light broomed finish.

Broom to be drawn perpendicular to the traffic direction.

7. Concrete Protection:

a. Due to a history of vandalism at Towson University, the contractor shall fully protect all new concrete work for a minimum of forty-eight hours. Concrete should be placed prior to 12:00 p.m. A representative of the contractor shall remain on site at least three (3) hours after the last section of concrete is placed. In addition, the contractor shall fully protect the concrete with plastic sheeting or matting. Plastic sheeting shall be installed so that it cannot pull or blow away under windy conditions.

END OF SECTION

Exhibit A-1 Environmental Health & Safety Requirements

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Procurement Towson University - 8000 York Rd, Towson MD 21252 - 410-704-2171 - towson.edu/procurement

The Contractor must contact the TU's Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) (410-704-2949) immediately following any spill of a hazardous material in excess of one (1) quart.

1. Occupational Safety And Health Act (O.S.H.A.)

All materials, supplies, equipment, or services supplied as a result of this Contract shall comply with the applicable US and Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Act standards.

2. Hazard Communication Standard The Contractor will be responsible for advising all of its employees of their rights under the University's Hazard Communication Program, or more commonly referred to as the Right To Know (RTK) Program. The University will supply the vendor with sufficient copies of its Employee Safety Program (ESP) booklet which outlines this program. Each and every Contractor who physically works on campus shall be required to sign a form acknowledging the receipt of the ESP booklet and their rights/responsibilities pursuant to this program. The University's Department of Environmental Health and Safety is responsible for administering the RTK program and will handle all information regarding this program. Failure to adhere to the requirements of the RTK Program may result in implementation of punitive action such as the cancellation of the contract(s).

Pursuant to the provisions of the RTK Program, the Contractor will be responsible for the following:

a. Submission to the Contract Services Office and EHS of a complete list of all chemicals or chemical products to be used on the University's property. This listing shall include the chemical name, common name, manufacturer's name, quantity and location (building and room number) for each product. This listing shall be given to EHS by no later than two

(2) weeks prior to the start of any work under this contract.

Changes, additions, or deletions to the complete campus chemical list must be submitted in writing five (5) working days prior to the actual change occurring. All proposed changes must be approved in writing by EHS prior to the actual use of the new product on campus.

b. Submission to the Contract Services Office and EHS of the manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for all chemicals or chemical products to be used or in use at the University. These MSDS must be delivered, no later than two

(2) weeks prior to the start of any work under this contract.

There must be a MSDS for every product in use or present on the campus unless exempted in writing by EHS. MSDS's for any changes or additions to the complete campus chemical list must be submitted five (5) working days prior to the actual change occurring. All proposed changes must be approved in writing by EHS prior to the actual use of the new product on campus. The University, through EHS, reserves the right to order a change in the use, storage, or method of handling of any chemical/chemical product that it feels poses an unreasonable hazard to the University's community.

NOTE: In the absence of the original manufacturer's MSDS, EHS will accept a generic equivalent as long as a letter from the Contractor stating that the original is not available is attached.

c. The Contractor must warrant in writing to Towson University’s Contract Administrator that all employees have been trained and will continue to be trained in the proper and safe storage, handling, use and disposal of all chemicals/chemical products in use.

d. The Contractor agrees to obey and follow all local, state, and federal regulations regarding the storage, handling, use and disposal of all chemicals/chemical products. The Contractor agrees to properly dispose of all regulated waste in accordance with all applicable regulations and to make available to EHS all records necessary to support such activity.

3. Asbestos The Contractor is responsible for training and equipping all personnel concerning work in asbestos environments as applicable. They must be trained as prescribed by COMAR

26.11.21. All new employees must be trained within 30 days

after they are hired by the Contractor. This is to be accomplished at no additional cost to this contract or the University. An initial report on all employees as to their asbestos training will be presented to the Contract Administrator within the first 90 days of the Contract and updated on a monthly basis. Thereafter, failure to comply with this requirement would place the Contractor in default status.

4. Lead Paint The Contractor is responsible for training and equipping all personnel concerning work in lead paint containing environments as applicable. Employees must be trained as required within 60 days of contract commencement and all new employees must be trained within 30 days after they are hired by the Contractor. This training will be provided by the Contractor at no additional cost to this contract or the University. An initial report on all employees as to their lead paint training will be presented to the Contract Administrator within the first 90 days of the contract and updated on a monthly basis. Thereafter, failure to comply with this requirement would place the Contractor in default status.

5. Fire Safety The Contractor agrees to comply with and follow all local, state, federal and University regulations regarding fire safety.

It is the Contractor's sole responsibility to become familiar with all of the applicable regulations and policies. Copies of the University's policies and procedures are available from EHS.

The Contractor will be responsible for the following:

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a. To provide all of its employees with sufficient training to ensure that they are fully aware of all pertinent regulations and policies in effect regarding fire safety.

b. To ensure that all of its employees are aware of and react to the University's Emergency Procedures including, but not limited to, fire drills and evacuations. All employees must be instructed on the proper personnel to call to report an emergency.

c. All portable electrical devices including extension cords should be disconnected at the completion of the work assigned. All electrical equipment must be approved by Underwriters Laboratory and maintained in good working order. Under no circumstances shall damaged electrical equipment be utilized on this campus.

d. After pulling the fire alarm, evacuate the building to a safe location and contact the University Police by dialing extension 42133 immediately. If using a pay phone, dial 911 direct.

e. SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED IN ANY OF THE BUILDINGS. Any employee of the Contractor, who wishes to smoke during a designated break, must do so outside.

The Contractor is responsible for fully complying with TU Hot Works Permitting Program. A Hot Works Permit is required any time a Contractor is doing any work on campus involving an actual or potential source of ignition (e.g., arc or gas welding, torch cutting, brazing, open flame soldering, grinding, fired space heaters, etc.); or may potentially cause the activation of a building fire alarm system; or may cause building occupants to notify emergency response agencies about the smell of smoke, heat, etc.

Hot Works Permits are issued prior to the start of the work by EHS at 410-704-2949.

The Contractor assumes all responsibility for any work delays associated with noncompliance with the Hot Works Permit Program.

6. Bloodborne Pathogens The Contractor will be responsible for providing the required training dealing with occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Employees who have received this training may be required to perform services in areas where they may be at risk of exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Some responsibilities will include collection of domestic trash in areas that generate special medical waste, regular cleaning in these areas and spill response for accidents that occur on campus that involve blood. Employees must be informed on the potential hazards present in these areas and the proper protective measures that can be taken to prevent exposure. EHS is available to provide more information concerning the areas on campus where personnel are at risk of exposure.

7. Confined Space Entry The Contractor agrees to comply with all local, state and federal regulations pertaining to the entry into confined spaces. The Contractor is responsible for contacting the TU's Contract Services Manager in the Department of Facilities Management for the location of all campus-confined spaces and for identifying any confined space hazards prior to entry into a confined space. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring his/her workers and Subcontractors are adequately trained in confined space entry procedures in accordance with OSHA 1910.146, Permit Required Confined Spaces for General Industry.

The Contractor will provide the Contract Administrator with a written copy of their Confined Space Entry Plan (CSEP) for review and approval at least 5 working days in advance of the planned entry. Prior to work commencements, the Contractor will also certify in writing that all of his/her workers and Subcontractors have been trained in accordance with OSHA 1910.146, Permit Required Confined Spaces for General Industry. This certification will list all employees working on campus by name and social security number.

If the Contractor's CSEP is approved, the Contractor may utilize his/her CSEP for entering into campus confined spaces.

If disapproved, or if the Contractor does not have a written CSEP, the Contractor will comply with the University's CSEP.

Until such time as the Contractor provides written certification that all of his/her employees and Subcontractor employees working on campus have been adequately trained in confined space entry procedures, entry in TU confined spaces is strictly forbidden. Questions concerning TU CSEP should be directed to EHS.

associated with noncompliance with confined space regulations.

8. Respiratory Protection The Contractor agrees to comply with all local, state and federal regulations pertaining to the use of respiratory protection equipment. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure their workers are provided and wearing the appropriate respiratory protection device suitable to the hazard.

The Contractor will provide the Contract Administrator with a written copy of their Respiratory Protection Plan (RPP) for review and approval at least 5 workdays in advance of the planned entry. If approved, the Contractor may utilize his/her RPP while on campus. If disapproved, or if the Contractor does not have a written RPP, the Contractor will comply with the University's RPP. Questions concerning TU RPP should be directed to EHS at 410-704-2949.

associated with noncompliance with respiratory protection regulations.

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9. Waste Disposal The Contractor is responsible for the removal and disposal of all non- hazardous waste products generated from his/her work on campus. All non-hazardous waste materials generated by the Contractor shall be removed from campus (unless otherwise specified) and disposed of in accordance with all applicable federal, state and county laws and regulations. The University reserves the right to require the use of a TU Non- Hazardous Waste Manifest for transport off campus of any University non-hazardous waste. The University also reserves the right to approve or disapprove the facility(ies) the Contractor utilizes for disposal of any University non-hazardous wastes (as necessary). All costs will be borne by the Contractor for the disposal of all hazardous or non-hazardous wastes, unless otherwise specified in the contract.

Under no circumstances is any Contractor's generated hazardous waste to be disposed of on campus. The Contractor is responsible for the removal and proper disposal of all his/her hazardous waste, in accordance with all applicable federal, state and county laws and regulations. Contractor's generated hazardous waste is waste resulting from their operations/equipment on campus when using Contractor owned/supplied materials/chemicals. Disposal costs for this will be borne solely by the Contractor.

The University routinely performs wastewater monitoring in accordance with its Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit and routinely screens campus discharges for hazardous wastes. The Contractor will be held liable for any assessed penalties attributable to the improper discharge of hazardous wastes from campus facilities.

Contracts that require Contractors to transport and/or dispose of regulated hazardous materials (i.e., hazardous wastes) owned and/or generated by Towson University will be disposed of by Towson University Environmental Health & Safety utilizing existing University hazardous waste disposal contractors. The Contractor should contact EHS as soon as the hazardous wastes have been identified to coordinate the disposal.

All transportation and disposal costs will be paid by Towson University and then back charged to the Contractor.

Any questions concerning the disposal of hazardous or non-hazardous waste should be directed to EHS at 410-704-2949.

10. The Control of Hazardous Energy Source (Lock Out/Tag Out) The Contractor agrees to comply with all local, state and federal regulations pertaining to the control of hazardous energy sources. The Contractor is responsible for insuring his/her workers and any Subcontractors are adequately trained in Lockout/Tagout procedures in accordance with OSHA 1910.147, The Control of Hazardous Energy Sources (Lock Out/Tag Out).

The Contractor will provide the Contract Administrator with a written copy of their Lock Out/Tag Out policy (LO/TO) and/or procedures for review and approval at least five (5) working days in advance of the commencement date of the contract.

Prior to work commencement, the Contractor will also certify in writing that all of his/her workers and Subcontractors have been trained in accordance with OSHA 1910.147. This certification will list all employees working on campus by name and social security number.

If the Contractor's LO/TO is approved, the Contractor may utilize their LO/TO for work on hazardous energy sources. If disapproved, or if the Contractor does not have a written LO/TO, the Contractor will comply with TU LO/TO Policy/Procedures. Until such time as the Contractor provides written certification that all his/her employees and Subcontractors working on campus have been adequately trained in LO/TO procedures, work on hazardous energy sources is strictly forbidden. Questions concerning TU LO/TO Policy/Procedures shall be directed to EHS at 410-704-2949.

associated with noncompliance with the control of Hazardous Energy Sources regulations.

11. Wastewater/Sewer Discharge The University's Wastewater Discharge Permit strictly prohibits the disposal of waste chemicals and corrosives via the sanitary sewer system. NO waste chemicals (i.e., old, unused, excess, etc.), including, but not limited to, organic solvents and/or corrosives (pH less than or equal to 6 and greater than or equal to 10) will be disposed of on campus via the sanitary sewer system without advance written approval of the TU Department of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS).

The Contractor shall submit MSDS's for all waste chemicals they wish to dispose of in the sanitary sewer to EHS five (5) working days in advance for approval.

The University routinely performs wastewater monitoring in accordance with its Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit and routinely screens campus discharges for waste chemicals and corrosives. The Contractor will be held liable for any assessed penalties attributable to the improper discharge of these materials from campus facilities.

The Contractor is subject to unannounced inspections of the chemicals their employees are using on campus. TU Department of Environmental Health & Safety will conduct these unannounced inspections.

12. Safety Training/Inspections/Meetings The Contractor is responsible to notify the Contract Administrator five (5) working days in advance of the date, time and location of their monthly safety meeting.

13. Materials No asbestos, lead, or PCB containing materials (0%) are to be utilized /installed on campus unless prior written approval has been received from the University's Department of Environmental Health & Safety (410-704-2949).

14. Stormwater Pollution Prevention/Prohibition of Illicit Discharges

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No person shall cause or contribute discharge directly or indirectly into the Towson University municipal storm drain system or waterways any materials, including but not limited to pollutants or waters containing any pollutants that cause or contribute to a violation of applicable water quality standards, other than storm water.

Refer to 06-20.00 – University Policy on Stormwater Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination for additional information.

No person may improperly store, handle, use or apply any pollutant in a manner that will cause its exposure to rainfall, runoff and discharge into the Towson University municipal storm water drain system or campus waterways.

The commencement, conduct or continuance of any illegal discharge to the storm drain system is prohibited except as described:

a. The following discharges are exempt from discharge prohibitions:

water line flushing or other potable water sources, landscape irrigation or lawn watering, diverted stream flows, rising ground water, ground water infiltration to storm drains, uncontaminated pumped ground water, foundation or footing drains (not including active groundwater dewatering systems), crawl space pumps, air conditioning condensation, springs, non-commercial washing of vehicles, natural riparian habitat or wet-land flows, swimming pools (if dechlorinated -typically less than one PPM chlorine), fire-fighting activities, and any other water source not containing pollutants.

b. Any discharges specified in writing by Towson University Environmental Health & Safety as being necessary to protect public health and safety.

c. Dye testing only with required verbal notification to Towson University Environmental Health & Safety [(410) 704- 2949 or safety@towson.edu prior to the time of the test.

d. The following discharges are exempt from discharge prohibitions: water line flushing or other potable water sources, landscape irrigation or lawn watering, diverted stream flows, rising ground water, ground water infiltration to storm drains, uncontaminated pumped ground water, foundation or footing drains (not including active groundwater dewatering systems), crawl space pumps, air conditioning condensation, springs, non-commercial washing of vehicles, natural riparian habitat or wet-land flows, swimming pools (if dechlorinated - typically less than one PPM chlorine), fire-fighting activities, and any other water source not containing pollutants.

15. Prohibition of Illicit Connections The construction, use, maintenance or continued existence of illicit connections to the storm drain system is prohibited.

This prohibition expressly includes, without limitation, any illicit connections made in the past. This is regardless of whether the connection was permissible under law or practices applicable or prevailing at the time of connection. A person is considered to be in violation if the person connects a line conveying sewage to the MS4, or allows such a connection to continue.

16. Notification of Spills or Illicit Discharges Notwithstanding other requirements by law, as soon as any contractor has information regarding any known or suspected release of materials that result or may result in illegal discharges or…