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ROUTINE & EMERGENCY REPAIRS FOR MUNICIPAL SANITARY

SEWER MAINS & WATER SYSTEM

Invitation To Bid Municipal Utilities

Project ID: 2026-ITB-076

Release Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026 · Due Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 10:00am

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 3:00pm

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2.1. SCOPE OF WORK

2.1.1. SCOPE OF WORK

The Work under this Contract consists of providing on-call routine, non-emergency, emergency, repair, replacement, excavation, restoration, and related services for the Township of Winslow's water distribution and sanitary sewer systems on an as-needed basis.

The Work may include, but is not limited to, the investigation, repair, replacement, maintenance, and restoration of:

Water distribution mains and appurtenances;

Sanitary sewer mains and appurtenances;

Fire hydrants;

Water service connections;

Valves, valve boxes, curb stops, fittings, and related components;

Sewer manholes and related appurtenances;

Emergency water-main breaks and leaks;

Sanitary sewer main failures, blockages, collapses, and other emergency conditions;

Excavation, trenching, shoring, dewatering, pipe removal, installation, backfilling, compaction, temporary restoration, and permanent restoration; and

Other related work specifically authorized by the Township.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, fuel, safety equipment, traffic-control devices, and other incidentals necessary to properly perform the Work.

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2.1.2. Existing Utility System

No Work shall be performed unless authorized by the Township, except that the Contractor shall immediately take reasonable measures necessary to protect life, property, public health, or the Township's utility system in response to an emergency. Any such emergency measures shall be reported to the Township immediately.

All Work shall be performed in accordance with these Specifications, applicable laws and regulations, manufacturer requirements, applicable utility standards, and the directions of the Township's Superintendent of

Municipal Utilities or his/her authorized designee.

The Township does not guarantee any minimum quantity of Work, labor, equipment, materials, or expenditures under this Contract. All quantities shown in the Bid Form are estimates for bid evaluation and Contract administration purposes only.

Existing Utility System

The Township's water distribution system consists generally of approximately 75 miles of water mains ranging from approximately 2-1/4 inches through 16 inches in diameter. The system consists of ductile iron, asbestos-cement, cast iron, and other pipe materials. Water service connections are generally 3/4-inch and 1-inch.

The water distribution system contains approximately 600 fire hydrants.

Typical water-main depths are approximately three (3) to four (4) feet;

however, actual depths may vary.

The Township's sanitary sewer collection system consists of approximately

50 miles of sewer mains ranging generally from 8 inches through 27 inches in diameter. Sewer mains consist primarily of PVC and asbestos-cement pipe. Typical sewer depths are approximately eight (8) to ten (10) feet, with certain facilities exceeding twenty (20) feet in depth.

The Contractor shall verify existing field conditions prior to commencing

Work.

The Township's water distribution system consists generally of approximately 75 miles of water mains ranging from approximately 2-1/4 inches through 16 inches in diameter. The system consists of ductile iron, asbestos-cement, cast iron, and other pipe materials. Water service connections are generally 3/4-inch and 1-inch.

The water distribution system contains approximately 600 fire hydrants.

Typical water-main depths are approximately three (3) to four (4) feet;

however, actual depths may vary.

The Township's sanitary sewer collection system consists of approximately

50 miles of sewer mains ranging generally from 8 inches through 27 inches in diameter. Sewer mains consist primarily of PVC and asbestos-cement

2.1.3. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

2.1.4. CONTRACTOR AVAILABILITY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE

pipe. Typical sewer depths are approximately eight (8) to ten (10) feet, with certain facilities exceeding twenty (20) feet in depth.

The Contractor shall verify existing field conditions prior to commencing

Work.

Quantities shown on the Bid Form are estimated maximum quantities established for bid comparison and Contract administration.

The Contract is an open-ended, as-needed Contract. All minimum quantities shall be zero.

The Township makes no guarantee that any particular quantity of labor, equipment, materials, restoration, or other Work will be ordered or performed.

The Township reserves the right, subject to the terms and conditions of the

Contract and applicable law, to increase, decrease, omit, or otherwise adjust quantities as necessary to meet the Township's operational requirements.

Payment shall be made only for authorized Work actually performed and materials actually furnished in accordance with the Contract.

The Contractor shall maintain the capability to provide emergency services twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, including holidays.

The Contractor shall maintain a designated emergency telephone number that shall be continuously monitored by a person authorized to receive and respond to Township requests.

For emergency Work, the Contractor shall:

A. Acknowledge the Township's request immediately or as soon as reasonably practicable;

B. Have appropriate personnel and equipment dispatched promptly;

C. Arrive at the emergency location and be ready to commence Work within two (2) hours of notification, unless a different response time is authorized by the Township;

D. Immediately notify the Township if circumstances beyond the

Contractor's reasonable control are expected to prevent compliance with the two-hour response requirement; and

E. Maintain sufficient personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies to perform emergency repairs.

Failure to meet the required response time, without justification acceptable to the Township, may constitute a breach of Contract and may result in the

Township obtaining services from another source. The Township reserves all

2.1.5. QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDER

2.1.6. CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT AND RESOURCES

rights and remedies available under the Contract and applicable law.

Routine and non-emergency Work shall normally be scheduled during the

Contractor's regular business hours in coordination with the Township.

The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inventory of commonly required repair parts and materials or demonstrate the ability to obtain such materials promptly.

The Contractor shall submit, upon award and maintain throughout the

Contract term, a current list of emergency contacts, telephone numbers, and email addresses.

The Contractor shall have a minimum of three (3) years of documented experience performing municipal water-main, sanitary-sewer, and related utility repair work.

The Bidder shall complete the Vendor Qualifications Form included with the

Bid Documents.

The Bidder shall provide at least three (3) references for governmental entities for which the Bidder has performed similar work. Each reference shall include:

Governmental entity name;

Contact person;

Telephone number;

Email address, if available;

Description of services performed; and

Approximate dates of service.

The Township reserves the right to verify the information provided and to consider the Bidder's experience, qualifications, references, equipment, personnel, and demonstrated ability to perform the Work when determining responsibility in accordance with applicable law.

The Contractor shall own, lease, or otherwise have immediate access to sufficient equipment to perform the Work described herein.

Equipment shall be properly maintained, safe, legally operable, and appropriate for the Work.

The Bidder shall submit with its Bid:

A. A list of equipment owned by the Bidder;

B. A list of equipment leased or otherwise available to the Bidder;

C. Identification of equipment that can be mobilized on an emergency basis;

2.1.7. DEFINITIONS – EMERGENCY, NON-EMERGENCY, AND

RESTORATION WORK

D. Applicable hourly rates for additional equipment not specifically identified on the Bid Form; and

E. Any other information requested in the Bid Documents.

Equipment listed as available through lease or rental shall be reasonably available to the Contractor when required to perform the Work.

The Township reserves the right to review the proposed equipment rates for reasonableness and unbalanced or materially uneven bidding.

The Contractor shall not be entitled to payment for equipment that is not reasonably necessary for the authorized Work.

A. Emergency Work

Emergency Work means Work that, in the reasonable determination of the

Township, requires immediate response because of an actual or potential threat to public health, safety, property, the environment, or the operation of the Township's water or sanitary sewer system.

Emergency Work is not synonymous with a formal declaration of emergency by the Township, County, State, or Federal government.

The Contractor shall respond to Emergency Work within the time requirements established in Section 1.3.

B. Non-Emergency Work

Non-Emergency Work means Work that can reasonably be scheduled by the Township without requiring an immediate emergency response.

For purposes of billing under this Contract, Work associated with an emergency incident shall be billed at the applicable emergency labor rate for a maximum of seventy-two (72) hours following the commencement of the emergency response.

After seventy-two (72) hours, additional Work associated with the same incident shall be considered Non-Emergency Work unless otherwise authorized in writing by the Township.

The seventy-two (72) hour period shall be calculated separately for each authorized emergency incident.

C. Restoration Work

Restoration Work includes temporary and permanent restoration required as a result of authorized repair or replacement Work.

The Township reserves the right to:

Perform restoration using Township forces;

Direct the Contractor to perform restoration under this Contract; or

Obtain restoration services through a separate contract.

2.1.8. LABOR BID PRICES AND BILLING

The Contractor shall not perform permanent restoration unless specifically authorized by the Township.

Temporary Restoration

Temporary restoration shall be performed immediately following completion of the repair, when directed by the Township, and shall provide a safe, stable, and reasonably serviceable condition until permanent restoration is completed.

Permanent Restoration

Permanent restoration shall restore the affected area to a condition substantially equivalent to the condition existing prior to the Work, subject to applicable governmental requirements and the nature of the original surface.

Permanent restoration may include, but is not limited to:

Pavement;

Concrete;

Curbs;

Sidewalks;

Driveway aprons;

Grass;

Topsoil;

Landscaping; and

Other disturbed surfaces.

Unless otherwise directed by the Township, permanent restoration of curbs, driveway aprons, sidewalks, and pavement shall be completed within thirty

(30) calendar days following completion of the repair, weather and site conditions permitting.

Roadway restoration shall comply with all applicable State, County, and local requirements.

The Contractor shall be responsible for settlement, sinking, failures, or other defects attributable to improper excavation, backfill, compaction, or restoration for a period of one (1) year following Township acceptance of the restoration.

The Bid Form shall provide separate labor rates for:

A. Regular labor; and

B. Premium/emergency labor.

Regular labor rates shall apply to authorized Work performed between 7:00

A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.

2.1.9. WATER MAIN AND SANITARY SEWER REPAIRS

Premium labor rates shall apply outside the regular hours identified above when the Work qualifies for premium billing under the Bid Form and these

Specifications.

Premium labor rates shall not apply to equipment or materials unless specifically stated on the Bid Form.

A minimum of two (2) labor hours shall be payable for an emergency service call when the Contractor is dispatched by the Township, provided the Contractor responds as required.

Billable labor time shall commence when the Contractor arrives at the authorized job site with the required personnel and equipment ready to commence Work and shall end when the Contractor has completed the authorized Work and leaves the job site.

Billable time shall be calculated in increments of fifteen (15) minutes.

Mobilization, travel time, routine commuting, and transportation of personnel shall not be separately billable and shall be included in the applicable labor or equipment rates unless expressly identified as a separate Bid Item.

Labor rates shall include all normal overhead and incidental costs associated with providing the labor, including supervision, administration, vehicles, pickup trucks, tool trucks, hand tools, routine safety equipment, traffic cones, and routine traffic-control signage.

The Township shall not pay for idle labor, unnecessary personnel, unauthorized overtime, or personnel not reasonably required to perform the authorized Work.

The Township reserves the right to determine the appropriate crew size for each authorized Work assignment.

The Township may reject bids that contain materially unbalanced or mathematically uneven pricing that, in the Township's reasonable determination, creates an unfair advantage or is otherwise inconsistent with the intended pricing structure of the Contract.

Unless otherwise authorized by the Superintendent of Municipal Utilities or designee, billable labor for a water-main or sanitary-sewer repair shall not exceed:

Two (2) laborers;

One (1) supervisor/foreman;

One (1) backhoe operator; and

One (1) dump-truck driver.

Additional labor shall require prior approval from the Superintendent of

Municipal Utilities or designee.

2.1.10. WATER SERVICE REPAIRS – 3/4-INCH THROUGH 1-INCH

2.1.11. SMALL EQUIPMENT

2.1.12. EQUIPMENT BID PRICES

The Township may authorize additional personnel when site conditions, safety requirements, depth, traffic control, confined-space requirements, bypass operations, or the nature of the repair reasonably require additional labor.

Unless otherwise authorized, billable labor for a 3/4-inch through 1-inch water-service repair shall not exceed:

Two (2) laborers;

One (1) backhoe operator; and

One (1) dump-truck driver.

Additional labor shall require prior approval from the Superintendent of

Municipal Utilities or designee.

Small equipment, including but not limited to air compressors, pumps, road saws, compactors, tampers, generators, and similar equipment, shall be billable only for the actual time the equipment is actively used or reasonably required at the authorized job site.

The Contractor shall not be entitled to payment for unnecessary or redundant small equipment.

Equipment shall be billed in accordance with the applicable Bid Form rate and shall not include transportation, mobilization, or standby charges unless specifically authorized by the Township.

Dump Truck

The hourly rate shall include one (1) dump truck with a minimum five (5) cubic-yard capacity, driver, fuel, maintenance, and all normal operating costs.

Backhoe/Loader

The hourly rate shall include a backhoe/loader of approximately Case 580 class or equivalent, including extendable backhoe capability, operator, fuel, maintenance, and transportation to and from the site.

Large Excavator

The hourly rate shall include a crawler-type excavator approximately equivalent to a John Deere 225 class machine, with a minimum bucket capacity of approximately one (1) cubic yard, operator, fuel, maintenance, and transportation to and from the site.

2.1.13. MATERIAL BID PRICES

3-Inch Trash Pump

The hourly rate shall include one (1) engine-driven 3-inch trash pump, fuel, intake and discharge hoses of sufficient length and capacity for the authorized Work, and transportation to and from the job site.

Compressor

The hourly rate shall include an air compressor with a minimum capacity of

175 CFM, fuel, maintenance, and transportation to and from the job site.

Additional Equipment

All additional equipment shall be identified on the Bid Form or accompanying equipment schedule.

The Contractor shall submit its proposed hourly rates for such equipment.

Rates shall remain firm for the duration of the Contract unless otherwise expressly provided in the Contract Documents.

Failure to provide required equipment and rate information may render the

Bid non-responsive if the information is expressly required by the Bid

Documents.

The Township may review proposed equipment rates for reasonableness and unbalanced bidding.

For purposes of bid evaluation and bid bond calculation, the Township has estimated additional equipment expenditures of $80,000 for the two-year

Contract term. This is an estimate only and does not constitute a guarantee, minimum purchase, or commitment by the Township.

The Township reserves the right to increase or decrease actual quantities based upon its needs and available appropriations.

The Township shall pay only for equipment actually authorized and reasonably required for the Work.

The Contractor shall not stage unnecessary equipment at the job site solely for the purpose of generating billable hours.

Materials not specifically identified as separate Bid Items shall be reimbursed at the Contractor's documented actual acquisition cost plus the percentage markup submitted on the Bid Form.

The markup shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%).

The markup shall apply only to the Contractor's documented actual material acquisition cost.

Unless expressly authorized by the Township, markup shall not be applied to:

Sales or use taxes;

Freight or delivery charges;

Permits;

2.1.14. UTILITY MARK-OUTS AND PERMITS

Disposal fees;

Subcontractor charges;

Equipment charges;

Labor;

Other markups; or

Other costs not constituting the actual acquisition cost of the material.

The Contractor shall provide copies of supplier invoices, receipts, purchase orders, or other documentation reasonably acceptable to the Township demonstrating the actual material cost.

The Township reserves the right to verify material pricing directly with suppliers.

For purposes of bid evaluation and bid bond calculation, the Township anticipates approximately $140,000 in material purchases, exclusive of markup, during the two-year Contract term.

This amount is an estimate only and is not a guaranteed expenditure or minimum purchase.

Prior to excavation, the Contractor shall comply with all requirements of the

New Jersey One-Call Damage Prevention System and applicable utility mark-out requirements.

The Contractor shall be responsible for initiating the appropriate utility mark-out request and shall maintain documentation of the request and response.

Emergency excavation shall be performed in accordance with applicable

New Jersey One-Call requirements governing emergency conditions.

The Contractor shall exercise due care to protect all existing utilities, including but not limited to water, sewer, electric, gas, telecommunications, cable, drainage, and other underground or above-ground facilities.

The Contractor shall be responsible for damage caused by its negligence, failure to properly locate utilities, failure to comply with applicable utility mark-out requirements, or failure to exercise reasonable care.

The Contractor shall obtain all permits required for its Work unless the

Township specifically agrees in writing to obtain a particular permit.

The Township shall waive permit fees that it has legal authority to waive.

Where Work is required within a County or State right-of-way, the

Contractor shall comply with all applicable requirements and permit conditions.

Unless otherwise provided in the Bid Documents, the Township shall reimburse the Contractor for required permit fees at actual cost, without markup, when such costs have been authorized and properly documented.

2.1.15. PREVAILING WAGE AND PUBLIC WORKS REQUIREMENTS

2.1.16. JOB SITE SAFETY

To the extent required by New Jersey law, all Work performed under this

Contract shall comply with the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, N.J.S.A.

34:11-56.25 et seq., and applicable regulations.

The Contractor and all subcontractors shall:

A. Be properly registered as public works contractors when required by

New Jersey law;

B. Pay all covered workers the applicable prevailing wage rate for the classification of Work actually performed;

C. Comply with all applicable prevailing wage determinations incorporated into or applicable to the Contract;

D. Post required prevailing wage information as required by law;

E. Conduct any mandatory public works orientation meetings required by NJDOL;

F. Maintain all required payroll and employment records;

G. Submit certified payroll records to the Township as required by law;

and

H. Submit certified payroll records through the New Jersey Wage Hub as required by applicable law.

Certified payroll records shall be submitted for each payroll period within the time prescribed by law. Current New Jersey requirements provide for submission within ten (10) days of payment of wages and require online submission through the NJ Wage Hub for covered public works. (New

Jersey Government)

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for compliance with all applicable prevailing wage requirements by itself and its subcontractors.

Failure to comply with applicable prevailing wage requirements may result in withholding of payment, rejection of invoices, contractual remedies, statutory penalties, or other remedies available to the Township.

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for maintaining a safe work site and for protecting its employees, subcontractors, Township employees, the public, adjacent property, utilities, and all persons who may be affected by the Work.

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable OSHA requirements and all applicable Federal, State, County, and local safety requirements.

Safety measures shall include, as applicable:

Trench protection;

Shoring;

Sloping;

Shielding;

Ladders and safe access;

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2.1.17. WORK STANDARDS AND CODES

Confined-space procedures;

Atmospheric testing;

Fall protection;

Personal protective equipment;

Traffic control;

Barricades;

Warning devices;

Night lighting;

Protection from electrical and gas hazards;

Dewatering;

Protection from contaminated or hazardous materials; and

Protection of the public.

No employee shall enter an excavation or confined space unless all applicable safety requirements have been satisfied.

When traffic control is required, the Contractor shall provide and maintain all necessary traffic-control devices unless otherwise directed by the

Township.

Traffic control shall comply with the current applicable requirements of the

New Jersey Department of Transportation, the Manual on Uniform Traffic

Control Devices, and applicable Township requirements.

For Work within roadways, the Contractor shall comply with applicable

Township notification and police coordination requirements, including applicable provisions of Township Ordinance No. 276-40 et seq., as amended.

The Township's provision of traffic-control or safety equipment shall not relieve the Contractor of its responsibility for maintaining a safe work site.

All Work shall comply with the latest applicable editions of all laws, codes, regulations, standards, and specifications applicable to the Work, including, but not limited to:

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection requirements;

New Jersey Department of Transportation requirements;

New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development requirements;

OSHA requirements;

ANSI standards;

ASTM standards;

AWWA standards;

Applicable New Jersey plumbing, utility, excavation, and environmental requirements;

Applicable County requirements;

Applicable Township ordinances and regulations; and

Manufacturer's installation requirements.

2.1.18. AUTHORITY OF THE TOWNSHIP

2.1.19. PROCEDURE FOR COMMENCING WORK

Where two or more applicable requirements establish different standards, the more stringent requirement shall govern unless otherwise directed by the Township or prohibited by law.

The Superintendent of Municipal Utilities or authorized designee shall have authority to:

Direct the Contractor regarding the location and sequence of authorized Work;

Determine whether Work is emergency or non-emergency;

Determine the extent of authorized Work;

Approve or reject proposed materials;

Direct temporary or permanent restoration;

Require additional safety measures;

Approve additional labor or equipment when reasonably necessary;

Inspect Work; and

Reject defective or non-conforming Work.

The Superintendent's decisions regarding day-to-day field administration shall be controlling unless modified by the Township in accordance with the

Contract Documents.

Nothing in this Section shall be construed to waive or limit any rights, remedies, dispute procedures, or legal remedies available to either party under the Contract or applicable law.

The Contractor shall commence Work only upon authorization from an authorized Township representative, except for immediate emergency measures necessary to protect life, property, public health, safety, or the utility system.

The Township shall identify, to the extent practicable:

A. The location of the Work;

B. The nature of the problem;

C. Whether the Work is emergency or non-emergency;

D. The required response time;

E. The party responsible for traffic control;

F. The party responsible for temporary restoration;

G. The party responsible for permanent restoration; and

H. Any other special requirements.

The Contractor shall complete and sign a Township Job Ticket upon arrival and again upon completion of the Work.

The Job Ticket shall include, at a minimum:

Date;

2.1.20. INVOICING AND PAYMENT DOCUMENTATION

Time of notification;

Time of arrival;

Time Work commenced;

Time Work was completed;

Location;

Description of Work;

Personnel utilized;

Equipment utilized;

Materials utilized; and

Name of the Township representative authorizing the Work.

The Contractor shall not perform additional Work outside the authorized scope without approval from the Township, except for emergency measures reasonably necessary to protect life, property, public health, safety, or the utility system.

All excavations shall be secured and backfilled or otherwise protected as soon as practicable when Work is suspended or completed, as directed by the Township.

Each invoice shall be supported by sufficient documentation to permit the

Township to independently verify the Work performed and charges incurred.

The Contractor shall provide, at a minimum:

A. Date and location of the Work;

B. Date and time of Township notification;

C. Time of Contractor arrival;

D. Time Work commenced;

E. Time Work was completed;

F. Description of the problem;

G. Description of Work performed;

H. Personnel by classification and hours worked;

I. Equipment by type and hours used;

J. Applicable labor and equipment rates;

K. Material quantities and actual acquisition costs;

L. Supplier invoices or other documentation supporting material costs;

M. Applicable markup calculations;

N. Subcontractor invoices and supporting documentation, when applicable;

O. Required certified payroll documentation;

P. Photographs when requested by the Township;

Q. As-built information or sketches when required;

R. Disposal documentation when applicable;

S. Copies of required permits; and

T. A properly executed Township Purchase Order.

2.1.21. CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY

2.1.22. SUBCONTRACTING

Invoices shall reference the applicable Township purchase order and shall not be processed for payment unless the Work has been properly authorized and sufficient documentation has been submitted.

Payment shall be made in accordance with the New Jersey Local Public

Contracts Law, applicable Prompt Payment requirements, and the

Township's applicable payment procedures.

Submission of an invoice shall constitute the Contractor's certification that the charges are accurate, the Work was authorized, and all supporting documentation is complete and truthful.

The Contractor shall have complete responsibility for the means, methods, techniques, sequences, procedures, and safety of its operations, subject to the requirements of the Contract Documents and directions issued by the

Township.

The Contractor shall protect the public, Township property, private property, existing utilities, roadways, structures, landscaping, and other facilities from damage resulting from its operations.

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, County, and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, permits, and orders.

The Contractor shall provide a competent supervisor/foreman who shall be authorized to act on behalf of the Contractor in matters relating to the

Work.

The supervisor shall be available at the job site whenever Work is actively being performed unless otherwise approved by the Township.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the conduct of its employees, subcontractors, and suppliers.

All personnel shall possess the training, licenses, certifications, skills, and experience required to safely and properly perform the assigned Work.

Upon written request of the Township, the Contractor shall remove from the

Work any individual who is incompetent, unsafe, disorderly, or otherwise unsuitable for the Work.

The Contractor shall not subcontract any portion of the Work without prior written approval of the Township.

Approval of a subcontractor shall not relieve the Contractor of any responsibility or obligation under the Contract.

The Contractor shall remain fully responsible for the acts, omissions, workmanship, safety, and compliance of all subcontractors.

2.1.23. EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING

All subcontractors shall comply with all applicable licensing, registration, insurance, prevailing wage, public works, safety, and other legal requirements.

No subcontractor shall be entitled to payment directly from the Township unless specifically authorized by the Contract Documents and applicable law.

Excavation shall include all labor, equipment, tools, sheeting, shoring, bracing, barricades, removal of unsuitable material, handling of groundwater and surface water, protection of existing utilities, disposal of surplus material, and other incidental Work required to safely perform the excavation.

Excavation within existing pavement shall be performed in a manner that minimizes damage or disturbance to pavement outside the limits reasonably necessary to perform the Work.

The Contractor shall saw-cut pavement where appropriate to provide clean and stable edges for restoration.

Suitable excavated material intended for reuse shall be segregated and protected from contamination.

Topsoil shall be segregated from other excavated material and shall be reused where appropriate.

Unsuitable material, excess material, contaminated material, debris, and other materials not approved for reuse shall be legally transported and disposed of by the Contractor.

Unless otherwise directed by the Township, backfill immediately surrounding the pipe shall consist of approved suitable material placed and compacted in accordance with applicable utility standards and the requirements of the Township.

Backfill shall be placed in uniform layers.

Backfill from the bottom of the excavation to twelve (12) inches above the pipe shall be placed in layers not exceeding six (6) inches in loose thickness and compacted using equipment appropriate for the pipe and surrounding conditions.

Backfill above twelve (12) inches over the pipe shall be placed in layers not exceeding twelve (12) inches in loose thickness and mechanically compacted.

The Contractor shall not use mechanical compaction equipment directly over a pipe where such use could damage the pipe.

The Township may require additional testing or compaction measures where conditions warrant.

2.1.24. WATER REMOVAL AND DEWATERING

2.1.25. WATER MAIN REPAIR REQUIREMENTS

2.1.26. SANITARY SEWER REPAIR REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide adequate equipment and personnel to control and remove water entering an excavation or trench.

Dewatering shall be performed in a manner that prevents damage to the excavation, adjacent property, utilities, pavement, structures, and completed Work.

Water shall be discharged only at locations and in a manner approved by the Township and in compliance with all applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.

The Contractor shall not discharge contaminated water, sewage, or other regulated material into a storm sewer, watercourse, sanitary sewer, roadway, or other location except as specifically authorized and legally permitted.

The Contractor shall provide pumps, hoses, generators, fittings, and other equipment necessary for continuous dewatering.

Water-main repair and replacement shall be performed in accordance with applicable AWWA standards, NJDEP requirements, Township requirements, and accepted utility construction practices.

The Contractor shall maintain the integrity of the existing water system during construction.

Where applicable, the Contractor shall provide temporary shutdown, isolation, bypass, disinfection, flushing, pressure testing, bacteriological testing, and restoration required to return the water system to service.

No repaired or newly installed water-main section shall be returned to service until required testing, disinfection, flushing, and sampling have been completed and the Township has authorized the return to service.

The Contractor shall coordinate water shutdowns with the Township and shall not operate Township valves or other system components unless authorized.

Sanitary sewer repairs shall be performed in a manner that protects the public, environment, adjacent property, and the continued operation of the sewer system.

Where necessary, the Contractor shall provide bypass pumping, temporary plugging, flow control, pumping, diversion, and other measures required to prevent sewage backup, overflow, or uncontrolled discharge.

2.1.27. RESTORATION

2.1.28. WARRANTY

The Contractor shall immediately notify the Township of any sanitary sewer overflow, bypass failure, uncontrolled discharge, or condition that may threaten public health or the environment.

Bypass pumping systems shall be adequately sized, monitored, secured, and maintained throughout the operation.

No sewage shall be discharged to the ground, storm drainage system, watercourse, or other unauthorized location.

All restoration performed by the Contractor shall be completed in accordance with the Contract Documents and applicable governmental requirements.

Restoration materials shall be equal to or better than the materials existing prior to the Work unless otherwise approved by the Township.

Pavement, concrete, sidewalks, curbs, driveway aprons, landscaping, lawns, and other surfaces damaged or disturbed by the Contractor shall be restored.

Temporary restoration shall not be considered permanent restoration unless specifically accepted by the Township.

The Contractor shall correct settlement, cracking, rutting, pavement failure, or other restoration defects attributable to its Work during the one-year warranty period at no additional cost to the Township.

The Contractor expressly warrants all labor, workmanship, materials, repairs, installations, backfill, compaction, and restoration performed under this

Contract.

Unless a longer warranty is required by the Contract Documents, the warranty period shall be one (1) year from the date of Township acceptance of the applicable Work.

The Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the Township, promptly correct any defective Work resulting from defective materials, improper workmanship, improper installation, inadequate compaction, or failure to comply with the Contract Documents.

The Contractor shall respond to warranty repair requests within a reasonable period established by the Township and shall respond immediately where the condition presents a threat to public health, safety, property, or the operation of the Township's utility system.

The warranty shall not limit any other rights or remedies available to the

Township under the Contract or applicable law.

2.1.29. PHOTOGRAPHS AND RECORD DOCUMENTATION

2.1.30. NO GUARANTEE OF WORK

2.1.31. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

The Contractor shall take photographs of conditions when requested by the Township and, for significant emergency repairs, the Township may require photographs documenting:

Existing conditions;

Excavation;

Existing pipe or component failure;

Repair or replacement;

Utility conflicts;

Backfill;

Temporary restoration; and

Final restoration.

The Contractor shall provide photographs and other documentation with the invoice when requested.

The Township may require sketches, measurements, GPS coordinates, pipe sizes, materials, depths, and other information necessary to update

Township utility records.

The Contractor acknowledges that this is an as-needed Contract.

Nothing contained in the Contract shall be construed as a guarantee that the Contractor will receive any minimum quantity of Work, labor, equipment rental, material purchases, restoration Work, or other compensation.

The Township reserves the right, subject to applicable law and the Contract

Documents, to obtain services from other sources when necessary, including when the Contractor is unable to meet required emergency response times, lacks required equipment or personnel, or when the

Township determines that obtaining services elsewhere is in the Township's best interest.

The Contractor shall have no claim for lost profits, anticipated profits, or damages resulting from the Township's failure to issue a particular quantity of Work.

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, County, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, codes, permits, and administrative requirements applicable to the Work.

Nothing in these Specifications shall relieve the Contractor from complying with a legal requirement that is not specifically identified herein.

2.1.32. CONFLICTS AND INTERPRETATION

2.1.33. NO PAYMENT FOR UNAUTHORIZED WORK

Where a law, regulation, code, standard, or permit requirement is more stringent than a requirement contained in these Specifications, the more stringent lawful requirement shall govern.

In the event of a conflict between the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Township before proceeding with the affected

Work.

The Contractor shall not rely upon an apparent conflict or ambiguity to perform additional Work or incur additional costs without prior written authorization from the Township.

No oral direction that changes the scope, price, or Contract requirements shall be binding unless confirmed in writing by an authorized Township representative.

The Township shall have no obligation to pay for Work, labor, equipment, materials, restoration, or other services performed without proper authorization, except for reasonable emergency measures necessary to protect life, public health, safety, property, or the Township's utility system.

The Contractor shall obtain authorization before proceeding with additional

Work whenever reasonably practicable.