W912DS-09-B-0021 Amendment 0004.pdf

ENGINEERING DIVISION

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGRS 26 FEDERAL PLAZA

NEW YORK NY 10278-0090

W16ROE92156474

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1. Extend the Bid Opening Date from 6 October 2009 at 2:00 p.m. to 15 October 2009 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

2. Include a revised Bid Schedule.

3. Provide responses to Bidders' questions (FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY).

4. Include a revised Scope of Work.

5. Include revisions to the Specifications.

6. Include revisions to the Draw ings.

NOTE: Offerors must acknow ledge receipt of this amendment by the date specif ied in the bid (or as amended) by one of the follow ing methods: In the space provided on the SF 1442, by separate letter, by telegram, or by signing Block 15 of SF 30. FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE AMENDMENT BY THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR BID IN ACCORDANCE WITH LATE

BID, LATE MODIFICATION OF BID, OR LATE WITHDRAWAL OF BID (FAR 14.304).

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 02-Oct-2009

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912DS-09-B-0021

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

29-Aug-2009

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

02-Oct-2009

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US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW YORK

26 FEDERAL PLAZA, RM 1843

NEW YORK NY 10278-0090

W912DS 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE E3L0000

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W912DS-09-B-0021

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0004

1. REVISED BID SCHEDULE

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Lump Sum Construction

FFP

All work to complete construction of the South Main Street Closure Structure (i.e.

foundation, gate, tracks/seals, drainage, floodwall, gatehouse etc.) and Railroad Avenue Regrading (i.e. pavement removal/milling, fill placement and paving etc.)in accordance with the drawings and specifications, but not including Item No 0002 through Item No 0008 on this bid schedule.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W16ROE92156474

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W16ROE92156474

NET AMT

0002 1 Lump Sum NJ American Waterline

FFP

Design and installation of temporary and permanent - New Jersey American Waterline Relocation. Allowance amount of $136,391 to be included in bid as shown and not changed.

FOB: Destination

0003 1 Lump Sum

PSE&G

FFP

Design, installation and connection of temporary and permanent - PSE&G Gas Relocation. Allowance amount of $58,135 to be included in bid as shown and not changed.

0004 1 Lump Sum Verizon

FFP

Telephone coordination, duct replacement and inspection - Verizon. Allowance amount of $87,203 to be included in bid as shown and not changed.

0005 1 Lump Sum Sanitary Sewer

FFP

Installation and Testing of Sanitary Sewer.

0006 1 Lump Sum Railroad Insurance

FFP

Railroad Insurance for New Jersey Transit, Conrail and CSX Railroads. The amount bid will be the maximum amount payable. Actual payment will be based on actual costs.

0007 1 Lump Sum Liability Insurance

FFP

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Somerset County, and Borough of Bound Brook Liability Insurance. The amount bid will be the maximum amount payable. Actual payment will be based on actual costs.

0008 1 Lump Sum OPTION Option 1: Underground Storage Tank

FFP

Removal of the suspected Underground Storage Tank.

TOTAL BASE BID AMOUNT (CLINS 0001 to 0007) $____________

TOTAL OPTIONAL BID ITEM (CLIN 0008) $____________

TOTAL BASE BID PLUS OPTION (CLINS 0001 to 0008) $____________

NOTES:

1. The low bidder for purposes of award will be the conforming responsible bidder offering the lowest amount for the total of Base Bid Amount and Optional Bid Amount.

2. Any bid which is materially unbalanced as to the price for the Base Bid Item and Optional Bid Item may be rejected. An unbalanced bid is one which is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated for other work.

3. Bidders are reminded that they must bid on the issued plans and specifications as amended.

Any deviations conditions or attachments made by the bidders thereto may render the bid non-responsive and be cause for its rejection.

4. Optional Bid Item, if awarded, would be awarded within 90 days after the base bid Notice to Proceed and be completed within the time specified for the base contract.

5. Stage I shall be the first item of work constructed and it shall be completed prior to initiating construction on Stage II unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

2. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

The following are responses to questions received from bidders (FOR INFORMATIONAL

PURPOSES ONLY):

Question No. 1: Proposal Items 0002 and 0003 are for the relocation of the water and gas mains respectively, with maximum allowable bid amounts. The contract specification section 009001 pages 7 and 8 states that the water and gas mains will be relocated by the utility owners at no cost to the Contractor. Please clarify if we are to figure the cost to bid these items using our own forces, or will these items be removed from the proposal due to their being performed by their respective utility companies? Please clarify the intent of these bid items?

Response: See revised Bid Schedule and Section 00 90 01 included in this Amendment.

Question No. 2. Proposal Item 0004 is for the duct replacement for the Verizon conduits. The contract specification section 009001 page 8 and drawing C-107 does not indicate any placement or relocation of this utility. Please clarify the intent and scope of work to be bid under this item.

Response: See response to Question No. 1 above.

Question No. 3 How can I arrange to schedule a walk-through or site inspection of the interior of the portion of the Public Works building to be removed?

Response: The optional work for the demolition of a one story addition to an existing brick industrial building has been deleted from this contract. See revised Bid Schedule, Section 00 08 00, Section 000901 and Sheet C-106 included in this Amendment.

Question No. 4 Are we to assume that there is fuel remaining in the storage tanks to be removed behind the building to be demolished? Are we to include the removal and disposal of any fuel?

Could you provide the capacity of these tanks?

Response: See revised Sheet C-106 included in this Amendment.

Question No. 5 Will all costs associated with the sampling, testing, site monitoring, removal and offsite disposal of any asbestos, contaminated or hazardous substances or soils encountered during the construction of this project, be considered an extra to the contract bid price? If not, would you please consider adding an allowance item for these issues?

Response: See response to Question No. 3 above for all issues related to the building demolition.

Permitting and Soil testing for the underground storage tank shall be done in accordance with the regulations noted in Note E Storage Tank Systems on Sheet C-106. Any such costs beyond that for the removal and disposal of the suspected UST as detailed in the plans and specifications would be negotiated under the Changes Clause of the contract. No allowance will be provided for other hazardous contaminants.

Question No. 6 Pertaining to the railroads, are we to include the costs for safety training, permits, inspections and flagmen in our bids? If so, would you please consider adding an allowance item for these issues?

Response: Permits for working on and adjacent to the railroad will be obtained by the U.S.

Army Corp of Engineers. Other costs shall be included in accordance with Section 00 90 01, Section 105.90.F.1 and Section 00 09 03. The cost of safety training, inspections and flagmen shall be included in the price for Base Bid Item 001. No allowance will be made for any items associated with the railroad.

Question No. 7: On C-202 and C-108 there is an existing Inlet -1 type A with new 15" RCP to be constructed but on the storm sewer profile it calls for replacing this inlet at sta. 0+00. Is this a new Inlet type A?

Response: Yes.

Question No. 8: Notes in the specifications and on the plans refer to providing and maintaining traffic barriers, flagmen and warning devices. However, there are no quantities or specific locations for any traffic control devices or traffic directors, (flagmen). This item, maintenance and protection of traffic needs further clarification. Also are police traffic directors, when dealing with the municipality, to be included as an allowance item and not part of the bid item?

Response: Barriers and other traffic control measures were considered for single lane closures along South Main Street at Rail Road Avenue. Since most of the work within the roadway for the closure gate and associated utility work will be done at night with the road closed, traffic barriers, flagmen and warning devices shall be used only as needed. Minimal Police presence is anticipated throughout the project but some time should be anticipated for setting up initial detours, initially directing traffic until detour pattern is established and for key deliveries such as the roller gate. The cost of Police traffic direction shall be included in the price for Base Bid Item 0001. No allowance will be made for Police traffic direction.

Question No. 9: On Plan Sheet 30 – Phase B #17 it references installing a temporary pedestrian bridge. However going through both the plans and specifications this is the only sheet that references a temporary pedestrian bridge. Please provide all necessary information including load conditions, soil test data & location of the bridge.

Response: See revised sheet CT-102 included in this amendment. The intent is to allow access to the sidewalk located on either side of South Main Street. The bridge will be shifted away from the side of the road that the contractor is actively working on. The Contractor can use borings for the gate to evaluate soil conditions at the site and maintain a safe crossing over all excavations.

Question No. 10: In reference to the “Bolmer” building and the “option” for the demolition of the building including the UST removal there are several RFI’s listed. They are as follows:

a. Please provide access to the building for inspection of the existing conditions.

b. Please provide any existing as builts and /or plans showing the existing conditions of the building including footings, floor conditions (i.e. concrete slab).

c. Provide information on the portion of the building that is going to remain -footings and/or any other existing conditions.

d. Is the building portion that is going to be demolished an addition to the main building? What if any conditions do they share – footings etc?

e. The Building demolition is listed as an “option” on the bid solicitation. If not selected as an “option” what is the alternative? – It appears that the building must be demolished in order to construct the gate.

f. Please provide dimensions, type of UST, access to the area or any other information in order to obtain / provide a removal price.

Response: See response to Question No. 3 above for items a through e. Assumptions on the Tank Size and remaining Product Level have been added to Sheet C-106 included in this amendment.

Question No. 11: Regarding the demolition of the one story masonry addition on drawing page 25, is there asbestos or lead in the building to be demolished? If so, please provide asbestos and lead abatement report with quantities to be disposed of.

Response: See response to Question No. 3 above.

Question No. 12: On drawing page 25, an underground storage tank is to be removed. What is the size of the underground storage tank and is the tank full or empty?

Response: See response to Question No. 4 above.

Question No. 13: Bid items 0002, 0003 and 0004 all have maximum bid amounts stated in the item descriptions. Please clarify if the maximum bid amount is a set allowance that all bidders must enter as their bid amount, or if the bidders should obtain subcontractor quotes and enter individual bid amounts, which may be any amount up to the maximum amounts stated.

Response: See revised Bid Schedule and Section 00 90 01 included in this Amendment.

Question No. 14: Will South Main Street be reconstructed with new asphalt and stone base, and if so, what are the limits?

Response: South Main Street will be reconstructed with either asphalt (see revised detail Sheet C-501) or in-kind concrete where applicable. See revised sheet C-108 included in this amendment. Paving limits are shown on revised drawing C-108.

Question No. 15: Please provide plans, design, details of pedestrian bridge indicated by sheet 30, phase b, #17

Response: See response to Question No. 9 above.

Question No. 16: Please provide formliner make and model for rustification.

Response: There is no formliner make and model specified for the rustication. To achieve rustication use High Density Poly Ethylene strips of size and length as indicated on the design drawings. Please refer to Section 03 11 14.00 10, paragraph 2.1.1.6 of the specifications.

Question No. 17: In reference to the utility relocation for this project it has been interpreted by the contract documents that the sanitary sewer and the storm drainage systems will be able to be constructed by the successful contractor of the project. With respect to the gas, telephone and water construction on the project will this work be performed by the utility itself or will this work be performed by the GC on the project with an approved subcontractor of the respective utility? If so please provide a list of approved subcontractors for each utility in question. For the steel casings that are to be installed under the gate structure on South Main Street is this to be installed by the GC or the respective utility? Who is responsible for removing or plugging the existing water and gas mains abandoned in place? Bid Items 0002, 0003 and 0004 make reference to maximum allowable amounts for the work by the NJAW, Verizon and PSE&G. Are these amounts to be considered allowances that all bidders put in their bids for each respective line?

Response: See revised Section 00 90 01 and Bid Schedule included in this Amendment.

Concur, with regard to storm and sanitary. Section 00 90 01, Section 105, has been revised to identify who is responsible for installing each utility. Steel casings shall be purchased by the contractor as part of Base Bid Item 0001 and installed by the group (contractor, subcontractor or utility) responsible for installation of the new system. Plugging and removal associated with the installation should also be handled by the responsible party. Yes, the amounts are to be considered allowances that each bidder shall use.

Question No. 18: For the work on South Main Street that involves the construction of the gate building and all the utility work in the roads what are the limits for any milling and overlay or full depth reconstruction?

Response: See revised Sheets C-501 and C-108 included in this amendment. South Main Street will be reconstructed with either asphalt (see detail revised Sheet C-501) or in-kind concrete where applicable (see revised sheet C-108). For concrete sections the contractor shall assume a 9-12 inch thick concrete slab with 8 inches of dense graded aggregate below. Paving limits are shown on revised drawing C-108.

Question No. 19: The brick paver detail on sheet C-501 shows a 4” header curb. At what locations is the header curb applicable (ex: adjacent to grass areas only, in the roadway, along the gate structure walls, etc.)?

Response: This detail is applicable in areas where the proposed curb needs to be removed and replaced to install new utilities such as the water main.

Question No. 20: What are the limits of milling on South Main Street as detailed on sheet CT- 102, Phase I, Note 7? Furthermore, is the milling even required since there are so many utilities in the roadway; creating a full depth reconstruction scenario on South Main Street? Again, the limits are not clearly defined on the plan documents.

Response: See response to Question No. 18 above.

Question No. 21: Under the railroad bridge there is a concrete slab where several proposed utilities are located. What is the depth of this existing slab and should it be replaced with a new concrete slab or a full depth asphalt pavement section?

Response: See response to Question No. 18 above

Question No. 22: Bid items 2-4 have “maximum allowed” values indicated in the proposal.

Please clarify the intent for these items:

a. Either they are allowance type items whereby they are essentially placeholders and the contractor gets paid whatever the costs are from the utility company plus overhead & profit – or…

b. Is the ACOE actually trying to set a lump sum price the contractor must bid whatever the costs are. If this is the intent, which seems unlawful, how does a contractor recover the monies if costs are in excess of this preset bid amount?

Response: The wording “maximum allowed” values has been revised in the Bid Schedule.

These items are meant to be an allowance for reimbursement of the utility installer through the contract. The contractor shall pay the provider upon receipt of payment from the Contracting Officer. Any of the bidder’s overhead and profit associated with the utility bid items may be included in Base Bid Item 0001.

Question No. 23: Steel sleeves for water and gas thru monolith – provided by whom? If the answer to our question 5.a in RFI #2 is affirmative, then disregard.

Response: The contractor shall provide steel sleeves for installation by the gas and water utility installers.

Question No. 24 limits of slope stabilization (coir matting) at south main st – please provide

Response: Limits of slope stabilization are shown on Railroad Avenue Drawing Sheet C-101 and Cross Section Sheet C-301.

Question No. 25: Please verify that asbestos removal at the building is not part of item #1 or #8, i.e. if encountered will be change order

Response: See response to Question No. 3 above.

Question No. 26: Section 00800-special contract requirements (section 39):

a. does not detail the NJDEP insurance – please provide

b. does not detail the train traffic required to properly price the insurance policies –

FOR ALL THREE RAILROADS

Response: See Section 00 08 00, paragraph 39.a for NJDEP insurance requirements. If necessary, train traffic information can be obtained from individual railroads. CSX railroad insurance requirement has been eliminated from this contract.

Question No. 27. Please provide limits of milling and paving on south main street per sheet 30, phase I, #7

Response: Paving and milling limits for South Main Street are shown on revised sheet C-108.

Question No. 28: 1. Sheet 30 indicates a temporary water and gas line to be installed and removed although the plans show only the permanent. Please provide plans, details, specs, etc for these temporary pipe items.

Response: A temporary 8” bypass may be required. NJAW will perform a system analysis to determine whether a bypass line is needed. This potential was accounted for in the allowance shown for water main relocation. The location of the temporary gas line has been added to revised sheet C-107 included in this amendment. Layout shall be coordinated with PSE&G.

Question No. 29: If the ACOE’s response to our RFI#2, item 5.a is affirmative – verify this work is covered under this item.

Response: RFI #2 item 5a, refers to Question #22. The Base Bid allowance for Items 2 (water) & 3 (gas) covers temporary utility relocation work.

Question No. 30: If the ACOE’s response to our RFI#2, item 5.a is affirmative: a. Verify the utility companies will work at night and provide their own light

Response: : RFI #2 item 5a, refers to Question #22. Gas and water are aware that night time is required. The allowance includes cost for night labor. Also lighting will be provided by the installer.

Question No. 31: Verify the utility companies will provide their own traffic control

Response: With regard to traffic control South Main Street needs to be closed at night in order to complete this work. The contractor shall set up an approved detour plan for all work to be done at South Main Street. Utility companies assumed that the contractor will provide and coordinate all traffic control devices including but not limited to barriers, cones, arrow boards, message boards detour plan, signs, and police officers if required.

Question No. 32: Verify the utility companies will perform all required sawcutting and repair trench.

Response: Sawcutting and trench repair shall be performed by the utility installer.

Question No. 33: Verify the utility companies will dispose of all spoils

Response: Disposal shall be completed by the utility installer.

Question No. 34: If the utility companies do not provide a-d above, verify these costs are part of the “allowance” item.

Response: Items a, c & d (see Questions 30, 32, and 33) will be provided by the utility installer.

The cost of traffic control should be included in the Base Bid Item 0001.

Question No. 35: Paver hatching is not indicated adjacent to the removable sidewalk plates although some sheets call out pavers. Please clarify sidewalk at these areas.

Response: Existing paver locations are not called out with hatching. For the extent of the existing pavers the contractor should review topographic survey plan sheet V-102. Hatching is only shown for new paver locations.

Question No. 36: Sheet c-501, detail 52 indicates 14” dga under the sidewalk which appears to be a typo. Please clarify.

Response: See revised Sheet C-501 included in this amendment.

Question No. 37: Please verify that spec section 617.10 - Emergency Towing Service (Section 00 90 01 page 25) is needed.

Response: No. Section 617.10 has been eliminated.

Question No. 38: Please confirm that there is no field office required for the Contracting Agency per section 105 - Control of Work.

Response: Concur. Field Office is not required.

REVISED SCOPE OF WORK

3. REVISED SCOPE OF WORK

Railroad Avenue Regrading (Stage I)

Mill and remove paved surface from the parking area located to the east of the generator building and along Railroad Avenue near South Main Street; place fill as required and repave both areas; construct curb, guide rail, drainage and riprap protection; install soil erosion and sediment control measures and landscaping; place topsoil, seed and regrade the existing drainage swale.

South Main Street (Stage II)

Establish detour for closing South Main Street south of the Bound Brook Rotary; construct the 18-foot wide caisson supported concrete foundation for the 53.5 foot long by 16-foot 4-inch high steel roller gate (Clear span 47 feet 6 inches) and for the 63 foot x 12 foot wide x 19 foot 6-inch high masonry block gate house, construct the gate house, 150 linear feet of floodwall and drainage system including sluice gate and flap valve chambers; relocate utilities including sanitary, gas and water; install the roller gate and soil erosion and sediment control measures and landscaping; construct sidewalk, curb, pavement and retaining wall; optional work includes removal of possible Underground Storage Tank.

Demolition of the 1-story Bolmer Building Addition has been eliminated from this contract. The Borough of Bound Brook is planning to demo the entire Bolmer Building including the addition. If this work has not been completed by the Borough of Bound Brook by the time the Stage I work is completed, a modification to this contract may be issued.

REVISED SECTION 00800

4. SPECIFICATION CHANGES

a. The following specifications are REVISED and REISSUED in its entirety:

1. Section 00 80 00 (See below.)

2. Section 00 90 01 (See attachment.)

b. The following specifications are NEW and are added by this amendment:

1. Section 00 90 06 (See attachment.)

2. Section 00 90 07 (See attachment.)

5. DRAWING CHANGES

a. The following drawings are REVISED and REISSUED:

1. Sheets G-001, C-501, CT-101, C-106, C-107, C-108, and CT-102

SECTION 00 80 00

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Index

1. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK

2. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - CONSTRUCTION

3. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PREWARD CLEARANCE OF SUBCONTRACTS

4. CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE

5. BID GUARANTEE

6. CONTRACT DRAWINGS, MAPS AND SPECIFICATIONS

7. RECORD DRAWINGS

8. PHYSICAL DATA

9. PAYMENT FOR MATERIALS DELIVERED OFF-SITE

10. EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP AND OPERATING EXPENSE SCHEDULE

11. ALTERATIONS IN CONTRACT

12. AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

13. LAYOUT OF WORK

14. NOT USED

15. BULLETIN BOARD

16. PROGRESS MEETINGS

17. SUPERINTENDENCE OF SUBCONTRACTORS

18. SCHEDULING AND DETERMINATION OF PROGRESS

19. PROCEDURES FOR SUBMISSION AND PAYMENT OF ALL CONTRACT

PAYMENTS

20. SUBMISSION OF CLAIMS

21. PROGRESS PAYMENTS

22. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR

23. SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS MANUAL

24. AUTHORIZED CONSTRUCTION AREA AND TRESPASSING

25. DAMAGE TO WORK

26. ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION

27. LABOR-ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

28. CRANE AND DRAGLINE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

29. NOT USED

30. TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER

31. VEHICULAR AND OTHER TRAFFIC CONTROL

32. STORAGE AREAS

33. VERIFICATION OF SMALL BUSINESS UTILIZATION

34. PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

35. COORDINATION CONFERENCES

36. CONTRACTOR WORKING HOURS

37. PARTNERSHIP IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

38. CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SIGNS AND PUBLIC SAFETY SIGN

39. INSURANCE PROCURED BY CONTRACTOR

40. GOVERNMENT RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND CONTRACTOR

QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QAS) MODULE

41. QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF ELECTRICAL WORK

42. STILL AND VIDEO PHOTOGRAPHY OF EXISTING STRUCTURES

43. ROADWAY CLOSURE

44. CONSTRUCTION STAGING

45. TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

1. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK

a. The Contractor shall be required to (i) commence work under this Contract within five (5) calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the Notice to Proceed, (ii) prosecute the work diligently, and (iii) complete work in the ready for use, not later than 548 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed. If awarded, the optional bid item, shall be awarded within 90 days after the base bid Notice to Proceed and be completed within the time specified for the base contract. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

b. Location: The site of work is located on the north side of the New Jersey Transit Railroad right of way at the South Main Street underpass and south of the railroad where Railroad Avenue meets South Main Street.

c. Closure of South Main Street will be limited. See Section 43.

d. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and services (except those furnished by the Government) for the following work:

Railroad Avenue Regrading (Stage I)

Mill and remove paved surface from the parking area located to the east of the generator building and along Railroad Avenue near South Main Street;

place fill as required and repave both areas; construct curb, guide rail, drainage and riprap protection; install soil erosion and sediment control measures and landscaping; place topsoil, seed and regrade the existing drainage swale.

South Main Street (Stage II)

Establish detour for closing South Main Street south of the Bound Brook Rotary; construct the 18-foot wide caisson supported concrete foundation for the 53.5 foot long by 16-foot 4-inch high steel roller gate (Clear span 47 feet 6 inches) and for the 63 foot x 12 foot wide x 19 foot 6-inch high masonry block gate house, construct the gate house, 150 linear feet of floodwall and drainage system including sluice gate and flap valve chambers;

relocate utilities including sanitary, gas and water; install the roller gate and soil erosion and sediment control measures and landscaping; construct sidewalk, curb, pavement and retaining wall; optional work includes removal of possible Underground Storage Tank.

Demolition of the 1-story Bolmer Building Addition has been eliminated from this contract. The Borough of Bound Brook is planning to demo the entire Bolmer Building including the addition. If this work has not been completed by the Borough of Bound Brook by the time the Stage I work is completed, a modification to this contract may be issued.

e. All work shall be in accordance with the drawings and specifications or instructions attached hereto and made a part thereof, or to be furnished hereafter by the Contracting Officer and subject in every detail to his supervision, direction, and instructions. (DoD FAR Supplement 52.236-7014)

f. Magnitude of Construction Project: The estimated value of the proposed work is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

2. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - CONSTRUCTION

a. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, or any extension, the Contractor shall pay to the Government as liquidated damages, the sum of $1,113 for each day of delay. Also, If the Contractor fails to complete the roadway closure work within the time periods specified in the Section 00 08 00 paragraph 43. “Roadway Closure”, or any extension, the Contractor shall pay to the Government as liquidated damages, the sum of $1,113 for each day of delay.

b. If the Government terminates the Contractor's right to proceed, the resulting damage will consist of liquidated damages until such reasonable time as may be required for final completion of the work together with any increased costs occasioned the Government in completing the work.

c. If the Government does not terminate the Contractor's right to proceed, the resulting damage will consist of liquidated damages until the work is completed or accepted.

3. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PREAWARD CLEARANCE OF SUBCONTRACTS

Notwithstanding the clause of this Contract entitled "Subcontracts" the Contractor shall enter into a first-tier subcontract for an estimated or actual amount of $1 million or more without obtaining in writing from the Contracting Officer a clearance that the proposed subcontractor is in compliance with the equal opportunity requirements and therefore is eligible for award.

4. CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE

Any Certificates required for demonstrating proof of compliance of materials with specification requirements shall be executed in four (4) copies and delivered to the Contracting Officer. Each certificate shall be signed by an official authorized to certify in behalf of the manufacturing company and shall contain the name and address of the Contractor, the project name and location, and the quantity and date or dates of shipment or delivery to which the certificates apply. Copies of laboratory test reports submitted with certificates shall contain the name and address of the testing laboratory and the date or dates of the tests to which the report applies. Certification shall not be construed as relieving the Contractor from furnishing satisfactory material, if, after tests are performed on selected samples, the material is found not to meet the specific requirements.

5. BID GUARANTEE

See Bid Guarantee Clause of Section 00 70 00, CONTRACT CLAUSES

6. CONTRACT DRAWINGS, MAPS AND SPECIFICATIONS (52.236-7001)

See Contract Drawings, Maps and Specifications Clause of Section 00 70 00, CONTRACT CLAUSES.

Contract drawings are as follows:

DRAWING TITLE

NO.

GENERAL

G-001 COVER SHEET AND INDEX OF DRAWINGS

G-002 ABBREVIATIONS, AND GENERAL NOTES

G-003 LEGEND AND GENERAL NOTES (CONTINUED)

C-401 LOCATION MAPS AND GENERAL PLAN LAYOUT (SOUTH MAIN STREET

CLOSURE AND RAILROAD AVENUE)

CE-501 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS

CE-001 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL NOTES

LP-001 LANDSCAPE NOTES AND DETAILS

C-501 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS SHEET 1

C-502 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS SHEET 2

C-503 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS SHEET 3

C-504 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS SHEET 3

CT-501 MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC PLAN, DETAILS AND

GENERAL NOTES

RAILROAD AVENUE REGRADING

C-101 RAILROAD AVENUE SITE DETAIL PLAN

C-102 RAILROAD AVENUE SITE DETAIL ALIGMENT AND SURVEY CONTROL

DATA

C-103 RAILROAD AVENUE SITE DRAINAGE AND EROSION CONTROL

PLAN

CT-101 RAILROAD AVENUE SITE STAGING PLAN

C-201 RAILROAD AVENUE SITE PROFILE AND SECTION

C-301 RAILROAD AVENUE SITE CROSS SECTIONS SHEET 1

C-302 RAILROAD AVENUE SITE CROSS SECTIONS SHEET 2

C-504 RAILROAD AVENUE SITE DRAINAGE OUTFALL DETAIL PLAN AND

SECTIONS

LP-101 RAILROAD AVENUE SITE LANDSCAPE PLAN

V-101 RAILROAD AVENUE SITE TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY PLAN

SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE

C-104 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE DETAIL PLAN

C-105 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE ALIGNMENT AND SURVEY

CONTROL DATA

C-106 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE DEMOLITION PLAN

BUILDING AND SITE FACILITIES

C-107 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE UTILITY RELOCATION

PLAN

C-108 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE DRAINAGE AND EROSION

CONTROL PLAN

C-109 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE SANITARY SEWER

RELOCATION PLAN AND PROFILE

C-202 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE SANITARY SEWER

RELOCATION AND STORM SEWER PROFILES

CT-102 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE STAGING PLAN

CT-102 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE SOUTH MAIN STREET

ROADWAY PROFILE

C-303 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE SLUICE GATE AND FLAP

VALVE CHAMBERS SECTION AND DETAILS

A-001 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE BUILDING ARCHITECTURAL

GENERAL NOTES

A-101 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE BUILDING ARCHITECTURAL

PLAN AND ELEVATION

A-102 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE BUILDING ARCHITECTURAL

PLANS

A-201 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE BUILDING ARCHITECTURAL

ELEVATIONS

A-301 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE BUILDING ARCHITECTURAL

SECTIONS

A-501 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE BUILDING ARCHITECTURAL

ARCHITECTURE DETAILS SHEET 1

A-502 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE BUILDING ARCHITECTURAL

ARCHITECTURE DETAILS SHEET 2

A-503 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE BUILDING ARCHITECTURAL

ARCHITECTURE DETAILS SHEET 3

A-503 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE BUILDING ARCHITECTURAL

ARCHITECTURE DETAILS SHEET 4

E-101 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE ELECTRICAL PLAN,

SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND NOTES

E-501 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE ELECTRICAL ONE LINE

DIAGRAM, SCMEMATICS AND DETAILS

B-101 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE BORING LOCATION PLAN

B-001 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE BORING LOGS

LP-102 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE LANDSCAPE PLAN

CT-103 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE DETOUR PLAN.

SIGN DETAILS AND NOTES

V-102 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY PLAN

S-401 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

STRUCTURAL PLAN AND PROFILE

S-402 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

TEMPORARY RETAINING STRUCTURE PLAN

S-403 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

OVERALL MONOLITH FOUNDATION PLAN

S-101 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

STORAGE MONOLITH PLAN

S-301 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

STORAGE MONOLITH SECTIONS AND DETAILS SHHEET 1

S-302 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

STORAGE MONOLITH SECTIONS AND DETAILS SHEET 2

S-303 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

TYPICAL MONOLITH SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S-111 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

GATE MONOLITH BASE SLAB PLAN

S-112 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

GATE MONOLITH REMOVABLE SIDEWALK PLAN

S-311 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

GATE MONOLITH SECTIONS AND DETAILS SHEET 1

S-312 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

GATE MONOLITH SECTIONS AND DETAILS SHEET 2

S-313 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

GATE MONOLITH SECTIONS AND DETAILS SHEET 3

S-314 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

GATE MONOLITH REMOVABLE SIDEWALK SECTIONS & DETAILS SHEET 1

S-315 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

GATE MONOLITH SECTIONS AND DETAILS SHEET 4

S-316 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

GATE MONOLITH SECTIONS AND DETAILS SHEET 5

S-317 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

GATE MONOLITH REMOVABLE SIDEWALK SECTIONS & DETAILS SHEET 2

S-318 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

GATE MONOLITH REMOVABLE SIDEWALK PLATE DETAILS

S-319 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

GATE MONOLITH REMOVABLE SIDEWALK SECTIONS & DETAILS SHEET 3

S-221 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

STEEL GATE ELEVATION, SECTION AND DETAILS

S-121 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

STEEL GATE RAIL AND SEAL PLATE PLAN

S-222 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

STEEL GATE ELEVATION, SECTIONS AND DETAILS SHEET 1

S-223 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

STEEL GATE ELEVATION, SECTIONS AND DETAILS SHEET 2

S-321 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

STEEL GATE SECTIONS

S-322 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

STEEL GATE SECTIONS AND DETAILS SHEET 1

S-323 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

STEEL GATE SECTIONS AND DETAILS SJEET 2

S-324 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

STEEL GATE SEAL SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S-325 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

STEEL GATE RAIL AND SEAL PLATE SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S-326 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

STEEL GATE RAIL AND SEAL PLATE SECTIONS

S-521 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

STEEL GATE SEAL DETAILS SHEET 1

S-522 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

STEEL GATE SEAL DETAILS SHEET 2

S-523 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

STEEL GATE LATCHING DETAILS

S-524 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

STEEL GATE CASTER DETAILS

S-525 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

STEEL GATE SECTION AND DETAILS

S-526 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

STEEL GATE RAIL/SEAL PLATE SECTION AND DETAILS

S-131 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

T-WALL T2 MONOLITH PLAN AND SECTION

S-241 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

I-WALL I2 & I2 ELEVATION AND SECTION

S-541 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

I-WALL DETAILS

S-601 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

PILE SCHEDULE SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S-320 SOUTH MAIN STREET CLOSURE STRUCTURE 47’-6” ROLLER GATE,

GATE MONOLITH BASE SLAB DRAIN DETAILS

7. RECORD DRAWINGS (6-01 Version)

See Section 01 12 00.00 18 RECORD DRAWING REQUIREMENTS for more details.

a. General: The Contractor will maintain as-built drawings during the construction period and will submit final record drawings at the completion of individual facilities. The Government will provide to the Contractor the CAD (Computer-Aided Drafting) files consisting of compact (computer) disks or magnetic media of the drawing files in the appropriate CAD format (i.e.

"Microstation", etc.) for the project. The Contractor is required to make prints or mylars from the CAD files and continuously maintain drawings to show current as-built conditions for the duration of the construction.

Except for updates as indicated below, the Contractor may maintain as-built drawings by marking up drawings by hand or by CAD methods. Scanned drawings will not be acceptable. If the Government cannot provide CAD files for the project drawings, mylar (reproducible) drawings will be provided. The Contractor will then be required to comply with all requirements indicated herein by the use of hand drafting.

b. Progress As-built Prints: During construction the Contractor is responsible for maintaining up to date one set of paper prints to show as-built construction conditions. These prints shall be kept current and available on the job site at all times. All changes from the contract drawings, which are made in the work, or additional information, which might be uncovered in the course of construction, shall be accordingly and neatly recorded as they occur by means of details and notes. The as-built prints will be jointly inspected for accuracy and completeness by the Contracting Officer's Representative and a responsible representative of the Contractor prior to submission of each monthly pay estimate. Partial payment will be withheld (amount to be determined) if the monthly review of as-built drawings reveals inaccuracies or incompleteness of as-built conditions. Progress as-builts shall show the following information, but not limited thereto:

(1) The location and description of any utility lines, valves, or other installations of any kind within the construction area. The location includes dimensions to permanent features. Average depth below surface shall also be indicated. The location of all under-ground utility lines, valve boxes or other items shall be located using a minimum of two tie-point dimensions. All dimensions must be taken from permanent structures or points that will remain after the construction work is completed.

(2) The location and dimensions of any changes with the building and structure.

(3) Correct grade or alignment of roads, structures or utilities if any changes were made from the contract drawings.

(4) Correct elevations if changes were made in site grading.

(5) Changes in details of design or additional information obtained from working drawings specified to be prepared and/or furnished by the Contractor including but not limited to fabricated, erection, installation plans and placing details, pipe sizes, insulation material, dimensions of equipment foundations, etc.

(6) The topography and grades of all drainage installed or affected as part of the project construction.

(7) All changes, which result from contract modifications.

(8) Where contract drawings or specifications allow options, only the option selected for construction shall be shown on the as-built prints.

(9) Systems designed or enhanced by the Contractor, such as HVAC controls, fire alarm, fire sprinkler and irrigation systems.

(10) All amendments to the contract drawings issued during the solicitation period shall be posted on the as-built drawings.

c. Hand Drafting: If mylars only are provided to the Contractor, they shall be updated using hand drafting. Only personnel proficient in the preparation of engineering drawings to standards satisfactory and acceptable to the Government shall be employed to modify the mylar reproduction drawings or prepare additional new drawings. All additions and corrections to the contract drawings shall be neat, clean and legible, and shall match the adjacent line work and/or lettering being annotated in type, density, size and style. All drafting work shall be done using the same medium (pencil, plastic lead or ink) that was employed on the original contract drawings and with graphic lead on paper base material. The title block to be used for any new as-built drawings shall be similar to that used on the original contract drawings.

d. Protection of Records: The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection and safety of mylars and CAD record until returned to the Contracting Officer. Any drawings damaged or lost by the Contractor shall be satisfactorily replaced by the Contractor at his expense.

e. 50% As-Built Update: At the 50% point in construction of this project (as determined by progress payments) the Contractor will update the CAD files of the project drawings in the appropriate CAD program to show as-built conditions as above, and submit an updated computer disk and one set of prints to the Contracting Officer for approval. If mylars only are provided to the Contractor, they shall be updated at this stage using hand drafting as specified herein, and the Contractor shall submit one set of prints to the Contracting Officer for approval. Any required corrections will be made by the Contractor before payment will be approved for this item. The Contractor must use the updated CAD record or mylar drawings to produce required prints.

f. Preliminary Record Drawing Submittal: At least thirty (30) calendar days before the anticipated date of final acceptance inspection the Contractor shall deliver two copies of progress prints showing final as-built conditions to the Contracting Officer for review and approval. These prints shall correctly show all the features of the project as it has been constructed, adding such additional drawings as may be necessary. They shall be printed from the CAD files updated in the appropriate CAD program, or from updated mylars if mylars only were provided to the Contractor. Within ten days, the Government will provide the Contractor one set of prints indicating required corrections to the preliminary submittal. Contractor will correct and resubmit within five (5) days. Any required subsequent review and resubmission periods will each be accomplished within five (5) days. Upon Government approval of the preliminary submittal, the Contractor will prepare final record drawings.

g. Record Drawing Submission: In the appropriate CAD program each drawing shall be marked with the words "RECORD DRAWING AS-BUILT" followed by the name of the Contractor in font, which will print at least 3/16" high. All revisions to the original contract drawings will be dated in the revision block. All prints must be reproduced from the updated CAD files. A minimum of 5 calendar days before the anticipated date of final acceptance inspection of the project the Contractor shall deliver to the Contracting Officer:

Three (3) CD's of CAD files and (3) CD's of PDF’s of the Record Drawings and Three (3) hard copies Of the Record Drawings

Failure to make an acceptable submission of Record Drawings will delay the Final Acceptance Inspection for the project and shall be cause for withholding any payment due the Contractor under this Contract.

h. Property: All paper prints, reproducible drawings and CAD files will become property of the Government upon final approval. Approval and acceptance of the final record drawings shall be accomplished before final payment is made to the Contractor.

i. Payment: No separate payment will be made for the as-built and record drawings or updating of CAD files required under this Contract, and all costs in connection therewith shall be considered a subsidiary obligation of the Contractor.

8. PHYSICAL DATA

Information and data furnished or referred to below are not intended representations or warranties but are furnished for information only. It is expressly understood that the Government will not be responsible for any deduction, interpretation, or conclusion drawn therefrom by the Contractor.

a. Weather Conditions: Climatological data determined from records of the U.S. Weather Bureau station, Elizabeth, New Jersey

Mean Annual Temperature: 54 degrees F.

Mean Annual Precipitation: 46 inches

See paragraph 30 for time extensions for unusually severe weather.

b. Survey and Subsurface Investigations: The physical conditions indicated on the Contract Drawings and the Specifications are the result of site investigations by survey and SPT (Standard Penetration Testing) sampling.

While the Government's procedures for subsurface investigations may produce representative information at their respective locations, local variation characteristics of the subsurface materials of this region are to be expected. Should any question or discrepancy arise, the Contractor should confirm what the condition should be independently.

c. Transportation Facilities: Interstate 78, Interstate 287 and New Jersey State Routes 28 and 22 are located in the vicinity of the Project area. The

Contractor shall make his own investigation of available roads for transportation, load limits of bridges and roads,…