Site work for a playground / park / athletic field in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania. Completed plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

All work shall be conducted in accordance with the Scheduling Requirements of the Work as hereafter specified. The Contractors shall be responsible for the means, methods and sequences to implement the specified schedule. 1. The Contractor shall be responsible for submitting a Project Schedule, as specified in Section 007216 "General Conditions" Article 3. The Contractor shall incorporate as separate line items within the Construction Schedule additional dates as follows: a. release dates for ordered materials. b. schedules for Punch Lists. 2. Note: Construction schedules representing anything less than a five day work week shall not be permitted, see also Section 007216 "General Conditions" Article 3, Paragraph 3.10. B. The Owner intends to occupy the existing building and surrounding site during the entire construction time frame. Work shall be conducted in such a manner that safe and secure measures are taken to provide use of the existing building and site for staff and the general public during the construction. 1. The Contractor shall take all necessary safety precautions to clearly delineate construction areas and provide barriers to prevent unauthorized entry to construction areas and to protect the general public. C. The site is limited in size for both the building users and the Contractor. Site access for construction equipment/activities shall be coordinated with the School District. Construction traffic and deliveries shall be restricted on-site between certain hours so as not to interfere with the school arrival/dismissal schedules. Construction equipment, trailer, vehicles and material storage, if required, shall be located as directed by the Architect and Owner at the initial Job Conference. Contractor shall be restricted to this area. Only one (1) trailer will be permitted for the Contractor, if needed, and shall be located in the area designated above. All other parking and material storage, which cannot take place within the area(s) designated above, shall take place off site. Failure of a Contractor to police his workmen's parking and material storage requirements shall result in withheld payments and/or fines. 1. The Contractor shall repair/restore any area used for staging, storage, parking, etc., as well as any areas damaged by construction activities, to original or better condition at completion of work. 2. Contractor shall maintain the site free from soil, dust, dirt, debris, etc., from construction activities as specified in Section 017413.23 during the construction and at the completion of all work. Bids shall include a Bid Security Bond or Certified Check, payable to Bentworth School District, in an amount of five percent (5%) of the bid, in accordance with Instructions to Bidders, as included in the Contract Documents. Such Bid Bond or Check shall be submitted with the understanding that it shall guarantee that the Bidder's Bid will not be withdrawn for a period of at least sixty (60) days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids; that if the Bid is accepted, the Bidder will execute the Form of Agreement, as provided by the Owner, with all blanks appropriately filled and will submit the required 100% Performance and Labor and Material Bonds (submitted on A.I.A. Document A312) and 100% Maintenance Bond as specified in Section 007216, Article 11; and that in the event of withdrawal of said Bid within said period, or the failure to enter into said Agreement and submit said Bonds within ten days after the Bidder has received notice of the acceptance of the Bid, the Bidder shall be liable to the above mentioned Owner for the full amount of such Bond or Check as representing the damage to the Owner on account of the default of the Bidder in any particular hereof The Bidder shall submit his Bid with the understanding that (1) the Work shall be completed in accordance with Section 011000 "Scheduling Requirements of the Work", and the Final Project Completion Date(s) shall be as stated therein, (2) the time for the completion of the Work shall be considered of the essence of this Contract, and (3) for the costs of extra inspection, salaries of contingent forces and other expenses entailed by the Owner by delay in completing the contract, said Owner shall be entitled to liquidated damages in the following amounts: Final Project Completion Date $500.00 Final Project Closeout Completion Date $400.00 for each and every calendar day's delay from the Final Completion Date(s) specified, not solely caused by the Owner, provided however, that the Contractor shall be entitled to one day in addition to the time stipulated for each work day's delay that may be solely caused by the Owner or conditions beyond the control of the Contractor. Weather conditions will not be considered as reason for extension of time for completion of work. It is further understood, however, that any extensions of time, regardless of cause, must be requested by letter originated by the Contractor, and the Owner must grant such extensions by letter prior to same becoming effective.