[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-49]
1.
The items covered by these specifications require the contractor
to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus, and tools.
This includes all pipe, materials for joint connections, manholes,
appurtenant structures, and sewer laterals to points of connection
with building drains at the side of public or private rights-of-way,
or beyond public utilities paralleling the sewer, including specials
and fittings. They also require the contractor to perform all operations
to complete the construction of sanitary sewers, sewer laterals, and
appurtenances thereto, as shown on the drawings and as herein specified.
The contractor shall install, equip, adjust, and put in operation,
the completed work so as to produce a satisfactory operating whole
in conformance with plans and these specifications.
2.
These specifications are not intended to cover every procedure and
work sequence. However, all safety procedures including, but not limited
to, sheeting, shoring, confined space entry, and blasting shall be
in accordance with the rules and regulations as set forth by OSHA.
All ordinances of East Fallowfield Township as well as any county,
state, or federal regulations shall apply. If there is a conflict
between regulatory agencies, the stricter of the regulations will
apply.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-50]
Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning of terms used in this Chapter 18B shall be as follows:
The words approved, acceptable, satisfactory, or of like
import, shall mean approved by the Engineer for general conformity
with design concepts. Unless another meaning is plainly intended or
otherwise specifically stated. This approval shall not relieve the
contractor of the responsibility for producing a complete and satisfactory
end result.
Any federal, state, or municipal agency.
The certificate of the Engineer and approved by the Township/Authority,
indicating general conformance to plans and specifications of all
work performed under the contract.
The observation of the work performed by the contractor to
ascertain its conformity with Township/Authority standards and specifications.
The written agreement executed between the entity requiring
the work to be performed and the contractor performing the work. It
covers performance of the work and the furnishing of labor, materials,
and equipment in the construction of sewer extensions and appurtenances
to the sewage collection system.
The contractor employed to construct sanitary sewers and
appurtenances and his agents, representatives, superintendents, or
employees in accordance with Township approvals, specifications, and
supervision. Contractor is used as an all encompassing term to include:
a developer; a person hired by an individual homeowner to install
building sewers; plumbers; and so on. All contractors and subcontractors,
performing sewer installation related activities, must be licensed
by East Fallowfield Township.
The licensed professional engineer, or his authorized representative
retained by the contractor to provide plans and specifications for
the project.
The authority in charge of the item in question.
Unless noted otherwise, Engineer will always refer to the
Township/Authority Engineer. See Township/Authority Engineer.
The Environmental Protection Agency, a federal organization.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
All plans or reproductions relating to the construction of
the project and made a part of the contract, and additional plans
as may be required, from time to time, in order to more fully clarify
contract plans and details not shown thereon.
The plans and specifications are complementary to each other,
and the requirements of any one shall be considered as requirements
for all.
The scope of work under the contract described in the specifications
and shown on the plans incorporating performance, services, and materials
for the whole, entirely complete, and in full.
Contained in the specifications, inclusively, all definitions,
descriptions, requirements, terms, stipulations, and all written supplements,
made or to be made thereto pertaining to the contract, and all materials,
equipment, and workmanship to be furnished under the contract.
This term includes only those having a direct contract with
the contractor, one who furnishes material worked to a special design
according to the plans or specifications of this work, but does not
include one who merely furnishes materials.
East Fallowfield Township, a township of the second class,
governed by a three person Board of Supervisors or any sewer authority
the Township may create.
The person or organization duly appointed by the Township/Authority as consultant and authorized to observe, supervise, and maintain control of the quality of the results of the sewer work under contract. He may act directly or through authorized agents, engineers, assistants, inspectors, or other representatives acting within the scope of the particular duties entrusted to them. The word "Engineer" shall include the officers, agents, and employees of the Engineer. He has the authorization of the Township/Authority to enforce all provisions of this Chapter 18B and to stop said work if those provisions are not met.
"Work" of the contractor or a subcontractor includes labor,
materials, equipment, transportation, and other facilities necessary
to complete the contract.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-51]
1.
The contractor's engineer shall furnish all necessary copies
of drawings and specifications to the Township/Authority and the Engineer
for review. Shop drawings shall be submitted in quadruplicate to the
with promptness as to avoid delay in the work. After review of these
drawings by the Engineer, the contractor shall make any corrections
required, providing the Township/Authority four corrected copies and
such other copies as may be needed for proper prosecution of the work.
The Engineer's approval of shop drawings shall not relieve the
contractor from responsibility for errors or discrepancies in such
drawings. All shop drawings shall be identified with the name of the
project and contractor, and numbered in consecutive order. Shop drawings
will be required to be furnished for manufactured manholes, frames
and covers, and other required appurtenances.
2.
The contractor, when submitting the shop drawings for approval, shall
do so with the understanding he has checked said drawings before submission
and is satisfied they meet the requirements of the plans and specifications
and will present no difficulties in completing the contract. He shall
clearly note his approval on all shop drawings prior to their submission.
Failure of the contractor to note his approval will be reason for
the Engineer to return such submission without review. If it appears
the submitted shop drawings have not been properly checked, even though
the contractor's approval has been noted thereon, it will also
be considered reason for the Engineer to return such submission.
3.
If the shop drawings show variations from the contract requirements
because of standard shop practice or other reasons, the contractor
shall make specific mention of such variations in his letter of submission
so that, if accepted, suitable action may be taken for proper changes
in the contract. Otherwise the contractor will not be relieved of
the responsibility for executing the work in accordance with the contract
even though the shop drawings have been approved.
4.
The approval of shop drawings will be general and shall not relieve
the contractor from the responsibility for proper fitting and construction,
or from furnishing materials and work required by the contract not
indicated on the shop drawings when approved.
5.
The approval of any plans, specifications, contracts, or agreements or the issuance of any permits or approvals pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter 18B or any regulations issued or adopted pursuant thereto shall not constitute a representation, guarantee, or warranty of any kind by the Township or by any official, employee, agent, or advisor of the Township/Authority as to the practicability, adequacy, functioning, or safety of any use, improvement, facility, or system installed or maintained pursuant to the aforementioned approved plans, specifications, contracts, agreements, permits, and regulations, and shall not create any liability upon the Township/Authority, or its officials, employees, agents, and advisors.
6.
Each submission of shop drawings must be accompanied by a transmittal
letter with a list of the number of drawings. All drawings must be
marked with the name of the project, the name of the contractor, and
be numbered consecutively. All drawings must be complete in every
respect and bound in sets.
7.
The contractor shall keep one copy of all drawings and specifications
on site, in good order, and available to the Township/Authority Engineer
and his representatives.
8.
All drawings or plans pertaining to the project shall be submitted by the contractor, in duplicate, to the Township/Authority Engineer for review. After review of these drawings by the Township/Authority Engineer, the contractor shall instruct his engineer to make the required corrections and re-submit six corrected copies. The Township/Authority Engineer's approval of the drawings shall not relieve the contractor from responsibility for errors or discrepancies in such drawings. All drawings shall be prepared in conformance with the requirements set forth in this Chapter 18B and shall be identified with the name of the project and contractor, and numbered in consecutive order.
9.
All costs associated with the submittal and review of plans and drawings
will be reimbursed to the Township/Authority by the contractor. The
contractor shall make payment in full for any invoice presented to
him by the Township/Authority. Payment will be made no later than
10 days from the date of the invoice.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-52]
The contractor shall submit to the Engineer, prior to construction,
a schedule showing the order in which the contractor proposes to perform
the work. The schedule will include the dates when the contractor
will start the various parts of the work and the estimated dates of
completion. This schedule will be updated at least once a month during
the duration of the contract.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-53]
The contractor shall comply with all tax laws for the jurisdiction
in which the work is being done. He shall pay all taxes for which
he may be liable as a consumer or user of goods and taxes based on
income from the contract or a portion thereof. The contractor shall
obtain, where applicable, sales and use tax exemption certificates.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-54]
1.
The contractor will be responsible for initiating, maintaining, and
supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with
the work. He will provide the necessary safeguards to prevent damage,
injury, or loss to:
A.
All employees on the work and other persons who may be affected thereby.
B.
All work and all materials or equipment to be incorporated therein,
whether in storage on or off the site.
C.
Other property at the site or adjacent thereto, including trees,
shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, roadways, structures, and utilities
not designated for removal, relocation, or replacement in the course
of construction.
2.
The contractor will comply with all applicable laws, ordinances,
rules, regulations, and orders of any public body having jurisdiction
for the safety of persons or property. He will erect and maintain,
as required by the conditions and progress of the work, all necessary
safeguards for safety and protection, including posting danger signs
and other warnings against hazards.
3.
The contractor shall comply with the provisions of Pennsylvania Act
187, 73 P.S. § 176, as amended, and notify owners of adjacent
utilities when progression of the work may affect them.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-55]
1.
The Engineer, the Township, and their representatives shall at all
times have access to the work wherever it is in preparation or progress.
The contractor shall provide proper facilities for such access and
observation.
2.
If the contract documents, the Engineer's instructions, laws,
ordinances, or any public authority require any work to be specially
tested or approved, the contractor shall give the Engineer timely
notice of its readiness for inspection. Inspections by the corresponding
authority shall be promptly made and, where practicable, at the source
of supply. If any work should be covered up without the approval of
the corresponding authority it must be uncovered for examination at
the contractor's expense. The contractor is responsible to pay
all corresponding authority expenses for inspections.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-56]
1.
The contractor shall have, available on site, a competent superintendent
and any necessary assistants while any work is in progress. The superintendent
shall represent the contractor in his absence and all directions given
to him shall be as binding as if given to the contractor. Important
directions shall be confirmed in writing to the contractor. Other
directions shall be so confirmed if a there is a written request.
The contractor shall give efficient supervision to the work, using
his best skill and attention.
2.
If the contractor finds any discrepancy between the drawings and
the physical conditions of the locality, any errors or omissions in
the drawings or layout, as given by points and instructions, it shall
be his duty to immediately inform the contractor's engineer,
in writing. The contractor's engineer shall promptly verify the
same. Any work done after such discovery, until authorized, will be
done at the contractor's risk.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-57]
1.
The contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the Board of Supervisors
of East Fallowfield Township and their representatives from and against
all losses and all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, recoveries,
and judgments of every nature and description brought or recovered
against them by reason of any act or omission of the said contractor,
his agents, or employees, in the execution of the work or in the guarding
of it, and shall defend and pay the costs of defending any such suit
or suits.
2.
The contractor is directed to maintain and pay for such insurance,
issued in the name of the contractor, the Township/Authority and their
representatives as will protect them from their contingent liability
under any and all contracts.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-58]
Wherever work being done by the Township/Authority contiguous
to work covered by a contract, the respective rights of the various
interests involved shall be established by the Township/Authority
Engineer, in order to secure the completion of the various portions
of the work in general harmony.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-59]
1.
The contractor shall, as soon as practicable after the execution
of the contract, notify the Engineer, in writing, of the names of
subcontractors proposed for work. He shall not employ any the Engineer
may, within a reasonable time, object to as incompetent or unfit.
2.
The contractor agrees he is as fully responsible to the Township/Authority
and for the acts and omissions of his subcontractors and of persons
either directly or indirectly employed by them, as he is for the acts
and omissions or persons employed by himself.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-60]
Every provision of law, and every clause required by municipal,
federal, or state regulation are required to be inserted in the contract
shall be deemed to be inserted herein. The contract shall be read
and enforced as though it were included herein and, if through mistake
or otherwise, any such provision is not inserted, or not correctly
inserted, then upon the application of either party, the contract
shall forthwith be amended to make such insertion. The contractor
shall give all notices required by law or regulation and shall comply
with all laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations applicable to the
work.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-61]
The contractor shall accept the provisions of the Workers'
Compensation Act of 1915, 77 P.S. § 1 et seq., as amended,
covering any work performed by him, his partners, associates, employees,
or those of any subcontractor he may employ. He must also file, with
the Engineer, any certificate of exemption from insurance from the
Bureau of Workers' Compensation of the Department of Labor and
Industry.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-62]
1.
The contractor shall not commence work until he has obtained all
insurance required under this subsection from a responsible insurance
company(s), authorized and qualified to do business under the laws
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The insurance must be approved
by the Township/Authority. The contractor shall not permit any subcontractor
to commence work on his subcontract until the insurance required of
the subcontractor has been so obtained and approved.
2.
The contractor shall obtain, pay for, and maintain: employer's
liability; general public liability with contractual indemnity coverage;
and automobile liability insurance that will protect the contractor,
any subcontractor, owner, the Township/Authority, and their agents
from claims for damages for personal injury, accidental death, and
property damage which may arise from operations under the contract.
This includes coverage whether such operations are performed by himself,
any subcontractor, or anyone directly employed by either of them.
In the event the contractor is unable to obtain the aforesaid coverage
in a single policy of insurance, he shall furnish a policy covering
his liability and that of his subcontractors and, in addition, an
owners protective policy with respect to the liability of the Township/Authority
and their agents.
3.
4.
The contractor, during the progress of the work, shall maintain builder's
risk fire and extended coverage insurance. Such insurance shall cover:
labor and materials connected to or adjacent to the property insured;
materials in place or to be used as part of the permanent construction,
including surplus material, shanties, protective fences, bridges,
temporary structures, miscellaneous materials, and supplies incident
to the work; and such scaffolding, staging, towers, forms, and equipment
not owned or rented by the contractor. The cost of which is included
in the cost of work. This insurance shall not cover any tools owned
by mechanics, any tools, equipment, scaffolding, or staging, the capital
value of which is not included in the cost of the work. Such insurance
shall be in the names of the contractor, the engineers, and the Township/Authority
as their respective interests may appear. All such insurance policies
shall be open to the inspection of the Township/Authority and their
representatives at all times.
5.
Copies of the policies shall be provided with each executed copy
of the contract. Renewal endorsements shall be delivered as necessary,
for the duration of the contract.
6.
The risk of damage to the work required to be covered by the said
insurance, is that of the contractor and his surety. Failure by the
contractor to maintain such insurance, or failure to collect the proceeds
thereof, in case of a claim, shall in no way relieve the contractor
from the responsibility of completing his contract.
7.
The contractor shall, upon executing the contract, deliver to the Township/Authority proper proof of the insurance required hereunder and under § 18B-509, "Indemnity." Certificates will be proof of public liability, property damage and workers' compensation insurance. Certificates shall include type, amount, class of operations, effective dates and date of expiration of policies. An original policy for fire insurance must be submitted.
8.
All policies and certificates must contain an endorsement stating
the policy cannot be canceled or amended without first giving Township/Authority
at least 10 days' notice in writing.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-63]
It is understood and agreed the contractor has, by careful examination,
satisfied himself as to the: nature and location of the work; conformation
of the ground; character, quality, and quantity of the materials to
be encountered; character of equipment and facilities needed to accomplish
the prosecution of the work; general and local conditions; and all
other matters which can in any way affect the work under the contract.
No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, or employee
of the Township/Authority, either before or after the execution of
the contract, shall affect or modify the terms or obligations herein
contained.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-64]
The contractor's engineer will furnish all the surveys,
plans, measurements (workmen's lines and benches excepted), and
other information necessary to properly construct the contemplated
improvements as to the lines, grades, and dimensions as specified
and called for by the plan. The contractor shall provide reasonable
opportunities and facilities for setting points and making measurements.
He shall not proceed until he has made timely demand upon the contractor's
engineer for, and has received from him, such points and instructions
as may be necessary as the work progresses. The work shall be done
in strict conformity with such points and instructions. The contractor
shall protect all stakes and reference point.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-65]
1.
The existence and location of underground utilities, whether or not
indicated on the plans, are not guaranteed and shall be investigated
and verified in the field by the contractor before starting work.
Excavation in the vicinity of existing structures and utilities shall
be carefully done by hand. Special care must be used by the contractor
to avoid interference or damage to any operating utilities or plants.
Where there is any possibility of any interference or damage, the
contractor shall make arrangements with officers or owners of the
utilities concerning the precautions to be used during the performance
of the work. All work will be prohibited if these preparations are
not completed before construction begins.
2.
The contractor must adhere to the provisions of Act 187, as amended,
enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
and approved by the Governor on December 19, 1996. The Act specifies
the responsibilities in regard to public health and safety during
excavation and demolition operations in areas of underground utilities.
3.
In order to comply with Act 187, as amended, the contractor shall
call 1-800-242-1776, a one number calling system in direct contact
with many utilities within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-66]
No night or Sunday work requiring the presence of the Township/Authority
Engineer, or his representative, will be permitted except in cases
of emergency, and then only with the written consent of the Engineer.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-67]
1.
The service of any notice by the Township/Authority to the contractor
shall be considered accomplished upon completion of any one of the
following procedures:
A.
When delivered, in writing or by facsimile, to the person in charge
of the office used by the contractor to conduct business.
B.
When delivered, in writing, to the contractor, or any of his authorized
agents, in person.
C.
When delivered, in writing or by facsimile, to the contractor, or
any of his agents, at the office used to conduct the business of the
contractor at or near the work site.
D.
When deposited in the United States Mail, postpaid, and addressed
to the party intended for such service at his/her office used for
conducting the business of the contract.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-68]
1.
Unless otherwise stipulated, the contractor shall provide and pay
for all materials, labor, water, tools, equipment, light, power, transportation,
and other facilities necessary for the execution and completion of
the work.
2.
Unless otherwise specified, all materials shall be new. Both workmanship
and materials shall be of good quality. The contractor shall, if requested,
furnish satisfactory evidence as to the kind and quality of materials,
original composition, and manufacture of all materials used in the
project.
3.
The contractor shall at all times enforce strict discipline and good
order among his employees, and shall not employ any unfit person or
anyone not skilled in the work assigned to them.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-69]
1.
The contractor shall provide, on site, such equipment and medical
facilities necessary to provide first-aid service to anyone who may
be injured in connection with the work.
2.
The contractor must promptly report in writing to the Township/Authority
all accidents what so ever arising out of the performance of the work.
This applies whether on, or adjacent to, the site. The report shall
include any injury causing death, personal injury, or property damages.
The report must provide full details and statements of witnesses.
In addition, if death, serious injury, or serious damages are caused,
the accident shall be reported immediately by telephone or messenger
to both the Township/Authority and Engineer.
3.
If any claim is made against the contractor or any subcontractor
because of an accident, the contractor shall promptly report the facts
in writing to the Township/Authority and Engineer, providing the full
details of the claim.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-70]
All property line and survey monuments shall be properly tied
into fixed points before being disturbed, and properly reset by the
contractor upon completion of the work.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-71]
1.
Where sewer lines cross private property, all rights of way and entry
will be acquired by the contractor. In opening trenches across private
property, the contractor shall use every means to protect all property.
This includes lawns, trees, shrubbery, fences, buildings, walls, roads,
water courses, natural features, or any improvements which may exist.
All damages resulting from the contractor's operation shall be
repaired, without charge, to the satisfaction of the Township/Authority.
Upon the contractor's refusal to do so, the repairs will be done
by the Township/Authority at the expense of the contractor. The contractor
shall confine his operations to the width of the right-of-way.
2.
Before any work is to be done on private property, the contractor
will provide a video tape of the entire easement area. Approval of
the scope by the Township Engineer is required before commencing any
work.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-72]
1.
Permits and licenses, including ones not mentioned in this Chapter 18B, necessary for the completion of the work, such as blasting permits, trenching, etc., shall be secured and paid for by the contractor from the corresponding federal, state, county, or municipal authority.
2.
Any blasting within East Fallowfield Township is to comply with East
Fallowfield Township Regulations as well as all state and federal
regulations as applicable.
3.
The contractor shall comply with the laws, ordinances, rules, and
regulations pertaining to the work as drawn and specified. If the
contractor observes the drawings and specifications are at variance
therewith, he shall promptly notify the Engineer in writing, and any
necessary changes shall be adjusted as provided in the contract. If
the contractor performs any work knowing it is contrary to such laws,
ordinances, rules, and regulations, and without notice to the Engineer,
he shall bear all costs arising therefrom.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-73]
1.
The contractor shall perform his work in a manner as to interfere,
as little as possible, with the use of any roads or adjoining property.
No excavation shall be left open or other obstructions allowed to
remain any longer than is absolutely necessary. The contractor shall
provide all safeguards and temporary passageways necessary for the
convenience and protection of all persons using said highway by day
or night.
2.
The contractor shall provide, place, and maintain all signs, sign
mounts, flashers, steady burn lights, barricades, temporary lighting,
and all other associated traffic maintenance devices in order to adequately
protect the public from harm for the duration of the construction
project.
3.
When permission for detouring traffic is granted, the contractor
shall post signs and maintain all detour routes to the satisfaction
of the corresponding authority. No state highway shall be closed to
traffic and no work performed on a state highway without first obtaining
approval for closing from PennDOT. On a state highway, all warning
signs for construction and detouring must be in accordance with PennDOT
current standards.
4.
At no time, during construction, shall any materials, spills, rocks,
or other debris impede the flow of traffic through the job site. Any
debris that has entered the traffic lanes shall be immediately cleaned
up and removed. The contractor shall make every effort to protect
traffic, both pedestrian and vehicular, against any possible injury
or damage.
5.
The contractor shall construct and maintain bridges over excavated
areas as may be necessary, or as directed by the corresponding authority,
and said bridges must have sufficient structural integrity to accommodate
its purpose, whether vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic. The proposed
bridge shall be approved by the corresponding authority.
6.
All fire hydrants, water valves, gas valves, fire alarm boxes, and
mail boxes shall be left accessible for use.
7.
If the contractor should fail to provide the necessary safeguards,
as specified, the corresponding authority may provide the same and
charge the cost to the contractor.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-74]
The contractor shall be responsible for all damage done, to
his work, by heavy rains or floods. He shall take all reasonable precautions
to protect adjoining property, by building such temporary channels
to carry off the stormwater as required.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-75]
Partially completed work shall mean work which is in progress,
such as trenching, pipe laying, and material in place.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-76]
1.
Completed work is defined as work which is entirely done, including
removal of all tools, equipment, excess material, rubbish and debris
and the clearing of sidewalks, rights-of-way, and the restoration
of street surfaces to original or better condition. The same applies
for lines installed on private property.
2.
The Engineer permitting a full release of funds for completed work
shall in no way relieve the contractor, or his representative, of
repairing defective work which may not be detected until after the
said release of funds.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-77]
1.
The contractor shall promptly remove, from the premises, all materials
condemned by the Engineer. This includes materials failing to conform
to the contract, whether incorporated in the work or not, and the
contractor shall promptly replace his work in accordance with the
contract. He shall bear the expense of making good all work of other
contractors damaged by such removal or replacement.
2.
Failure or neglect on the part of the Township/Authority Engineer
to condemn or reject any inferior work or materials shall not be construed
as an acceptance of such work or materials, should the same become
evident at a later date, prior to delivery of completion certificate
by the Township/Authority to the contractor.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-78]
Upon the completion of the contract, including clean up, the
contractor shall notify the Township/Authority the work is ready for
final inspection. If the contract is complete, the Engineer will notify
the Township/Authority of satisfactory completion so that a completion
certificate may be issued and outstanding funds released.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-79]
The contractor shall, at all times, keep the project site free
from accumulations of surplus material, rubbish, and waste materials
resulting from his operation. The contractor shall also restore all
lawns and shrubbery damaged in the course of construction.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-80]
The contractor shall provide toilet facilities for the use of
all personnel working on the project. Facilities shall be of the portable
type and shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-81]
1.
Any reference to an item of equipment or material by a specific manufacturer's
brand or trade name is intended merely as a standard. Products or
materials of other manufacturers, which in the opinion of the Engineer
are the equal of that specified, considering quality, workmanship,
economy of operation, and are suitable for the intended purpose, will
be acceptable.
2.
The contractor shall not, under any circumstance, substitute an alternate
manufacturer's product or material without prior written approval
of the Township/Authority Engineer.
[Ord. 2003-0-2, --/--/2003, § 101-82]
1.
Should there be any conflict with the general or special conditions,
the following requirements shall govern:
A.
Where reference is made to government specifications, or to those
of well known organizations such as ASTM., AWWA, etc., the latest
editions shall apply.
B.
The contractor will be required to maintain, at all times during
construction, the flow of sewage in the existing sewerage systems.
C.
Connections to existing sewers shall be made providing a watertight
installation. Where manholes an broken into for connections, they
shall be restored to original condition using materials similar to
those in the existing structures.
D.
Where sewers will be constructed within state highway rights-of-way,
the contractor will make necessary applications for permits to construct
such sewers through the Township Board of Supervisors. It shall be,
however, the responsibility of the contractor to construct the sewers
in strict conformance with the requirements of the Township and PennDOT.
E.
Where sewers are to be installed within the limits of streets, all
removal and replacement of street paving and restoration of shoulders
shall be in strict conformance with the requirements of East Fallowfield
Township and PennDOT.
F.
Streets shall not be unnecessarily obstructed. The contractor shall
take measures to keep the streets or roads open and safe for traffic
after working hours.
G.
When sewer lines cross telephone, telegraph, electric, cable TV,
gas, oil, or water lines, no excavation or pipe laying shall be done
at those crossings without the presence of an authorized representative
from the office of the corresponding authority, i.e. Verizon, Bell
Atlantic, AT&T, PECO Energy, Comcast, PAWC, etc., and their successors.
H.
The contractor should plan his work to provide adequate protection
during storms. Certain portions of the work may be affected during
storms and floods. Provisions for preventing damage should be made
available at all times. Sewer lines and other work shall be protected
at all times against damage from uplift due to high ground water levels.
I.
The contractor shall provide a competent and reliable person delegated
to be readily available and have full authority to act in his behalf
in case it is necessary to deal with an emergency situation arising
during after working hours.
J.
The contractor shall provide a list of responsible parties to contact
on a normal or emergency basis. The list shall include telephone,
fax, pager, and cell phone numbers.
