Any questions or requests for clarifications shall be submitted in writing to the Architect's office no later than end of business on May 18, 2022 by emailing afinkle@ssparchitects.com. The Owner and Architect have determined that only DPMC Trade Classifications listed below are deemed eligible to bid this project: C054 Bidders are also required to comply with the requirements of the Prevailing Wage Law (NJSA 34:11-56.25 et seq.-NJAC 12:60). All contractors are subject to background checks. Refer to Section B Instructions to Bidders for additional information. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A. Extent of storm sewage systems work is indicated on Drawings and by requirements of this section.
Note division of work between base bid and alternate bid items.
B. Contractor shall clean debris, soil, sediment and foreign materials from all roof drain piping, inlets
and manholes within the scope of the construction areas and flush connecting sewer pipes and
manholes clean. Also refer to site clearing specification. Dispose of waste materials in a legal manner
off-site.
C. Contractor shall repair/reconstruct existing inlets and manholes receiving new pipe connections.
D. The contractor shall maintain on-site drainage at all times. To accomplish this, temporary bypass
piping, pumping or other means may be needed. The site shall not be allowed to flood. Any soils
damaged by storm water flooding open excavations shall be completely removed to the satisfaction
of the engineer and replaced with controlled compacted fill to its original depth.
E. The contractor shall verify the activity of all storm sewers, roof drains, floor drains and other pipes
encountered during excavation work, that are uncovered during earthwork, or found during other
utility work. Also refer to pre-demolition work utility location requirements. Reconnect active storm
sewers to new storm sewer system.
F. The contractor shall perform flow & dye tests to determine the source of any underground sewer
pipes that are discovered and not currently mapped and provide this information to the engineer for
direction on how to re-connect, divert or abandon.
G. Protect existing inlets, piping, roof leaders, and other storm sewer appurtenances, from damage
during demolition and construction operations.
G. Existing Utilities: Contractor shall be responsible for locating all existing utilities before commencing
with any demolition work or new construction. Underground pipe locations, sizes & materials on
drawings were obtained from existing mapping and field observation, and should not be considered
accurate. If unmapped or incorrectly mapped utilities are encountered which will obstruct new
construction, or affect new construction, then the contractor shall immediately contact the Engineer
for direction
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