Site work for a water / sewer project in Franklin Township, New Jersey. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Question Deadline 10/30/2024 Every request for an interpretation shall be in writing, addressed to the Purchasing Administrator Cindy Belanger PHONE: (732) 873-2500 ext. 6239 Email: Cindy.Belanger@franklinnj.gov For the Lump Sum and Unit Prices bid under the various Contract items, the Contractor shall furnish all materials (other than noted below), equipment, and labor required to perform work to remove and replace water services and install meter pits on previously lined 12" CI water main. Replacement work also includes exposing the existing corporation, cutting corporation flush to exterior of pipe, installing a 15" wide stainless steel tapped full circle repair clamp with 1" CC outlet (TOWNSHIP SUPPLIED), replacing corporation, 1" copper service lines, replacing curb boxes, curb shutoffs and installing TOWNSHIP SUPPLIED meter pits and yokes for residential homes or businesses at all locations shown on plans, for backfilling of trenches as described in the Specifications, and as directed by the Public Works Manager. The project will also include installing one 4" meter pit. This meter pit shall be supplied by the contractor, it can be constructed on site or precast. Work will be on RT 27. The contractor shall send in the required notifications to the NJDOT for work on the roadway as required by the NJDOT approved Permit. The Contractor shall perform each major portion of the work for the lump sum price or unit price, as the case may be, bid for such portion of the work as entered in the appropriate contract item in the Proposal. In the case of unit price contract items, payment will be on the basis of actual quantities provided and accepted. Brief general descriptions of the various components of the work, and the contract price items to which such work is applicable, are set further in the sections which follow. The work to be done under any payment item shall not be limited to the exact extent described but shall include all additional and miscellaneous work normally necessary and generally understood to be required for the completion of that item, in accordance with best modern practice, for the scope of item or class of work involved, regardless of whether or not such additional and/or miscellaneous necessary work is specifically shown on the Drawings and described in the Specifications. The intent of this contract is that the Contractor shall do all things necessary to provide new water mains complete in all respects for permanent operation. All unit prices bid shall be applied toward adjusting the total contract price as a result of quantity changes which may be made from those shown in the Drawings or specified and ordered by the Public Works Manager. The same classes of work as may be covered under such unit price adjustment items may also be shown on the Drawings and/or specified and included in the scopes of work under one or more major lump sum payment contract items as components of the work included in said lump sum items. All work shall be paid for only once, and any work included under a lump sum item shall not be paid for again under a unit price item. Approximate quantities for the adjustment unit price items are stated in the Bid in order to obtain balanced unit prices by bid and to establish a total contract base bid as a basis for comparison of same and award of contract. Payment for work performed under unit price items (not including work of the same class paid for under lump sum items) will be on the basis of actual quantities furnished and installed and accepted by the Public Works Manager. The same unit prices shall be applied as deductions from the total contract price in the event that quantities are less than indicated on the Drawings and/or specified. All work included on the Drawings and in the Specifications shall be completed in full without further compensation than is provided for in the aggregate of all price items (valuing unit price items on the basis of actual quantities only), regardless of whether or not such work is specifically mentioned in the condensed summary of Scope of Contract in the following paragraphs. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions and provide all necessary safeguards to prevent personal injury and property damage. The Contractor shall provide protection for all persons including but not limited to their employees and employees of other Contractors or subcontractors; members of the public; and employees, agents, and representatives of the Owner, the Owner's Representative, and regulatory agencies that may be on or about the Work. The Contractor shall provide protection for all public and private property including but not limited to structures, pipes, and utilities, above and below ground. The Contractor shall provide and maintain all necessary safety equipment such as fences, barriers, signs, lights, walkways, guards, and fire prevention and fire-fighting equipment, and shall take such other action as is required to fulfill their obligations under this subsection. 23 The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, NJDOT and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and lawful orders of all authorities having jurisdiction for the safety of persons and protection of property. This includes, but is not limited to, current excavation shoring standards as outlined by OSHA, the use of hard hats, safety vests, etc. All such safety equipment will be provided and maintained in "good" condition by the Contractor at no expense to the Owner. Failure to comply with current safety standards and requirements subjects the Contractor to immediate suspension of Work and requires them to pay of any and all fines, penalties, and assessments levied against them by the party having jurisdiction. Contractors employed by the owner will be subject to immediate suspension of work when unsafe working conditions on the work site are present or indicated. Safety violations shall be documented for contractors not employed by the owner who are involved with unsafe working conditions on the work site. The Contractor shall designate a responsible member of their organization at the site whose duty shall be the implementation of safety measures and prevention of accidents. This responsible person shall have the authority to take immediate action to correct any unsafe or hazardous conditions and to enforce all safety precautions and programs. The Contractor is to furnish all labor, materials and equipment required for the project and related construction for the bid price. The work is to be coordinated by the Contractor with a Project Manager located on the construction site. The Contractor is to provide administrative and scheduling personnel as well as provide all the labor, superintendence, materials, plant, tools and equipment necessary and required for properly performing and completing the work as described and more particularly specified within the time stipulated. He is to furnish, erect, maintain and remove the construction plant and such temporary works as may be required. These requirements include, but are not restricted to, suitable quarters for workers where necessary, including temporary sanitary facilities, water supply, heat and light for the workers as well as for construction purposes. Existing public roads which are adjacent to the construction site may be affected by construction activities on the site. The Contractor will be required to keep the road in a safe condition suitable for public use at the end of the work day. The cost of connection to or extension of, existing utility services from locations on the existing property is to be borne by the Contractor under this Contract. Temporary roads, guards, lights and signposts are to be included, as necessary. The Contractor is to furnish all material, equipment and labor necessary to complete his work in accordance with the terms of this Contract and the requirements thereunder, including all general and detailed Specifications hereinafter outlined. A description of the work is included in the Scope of Contract section of the specifications. This description generally defines the work to be undertaken on this project and is to be supplemented by the remaining Contract Documents. Backfill, compaction of DGA and resurfacing of Municipal roadways shall be as per the requirements of the Township of Franklin Road Department. Temporary pavement replacement shall occur at intervals specified on the Drawings and Specifications. Backfill, compaction of DGA and resurfacing of State highways shall be as per the requirements of the NJ state DOT Utility Opening permit. Permits shall be obtained by the Contractor as set forth in the Article of the Contract entitled "Permits." Copies of the Contract Documents shall be furnished to interested parties as set forth in the Notice to Bidders."