180-26 - Exhibit A. CDBG 2025 SPECS_compressed.pdf

toring Program as may be requested by the Dept. of LWD, Construction.EEO Monitoring Program from time to time in order to carry out the purposes of these regulations, and public agencies shall furnish such information as may be requested by the Dept. of LWD, Construction EEO Monitoring Program for conducting a compliance investigation pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:27-1.1 et seq. SECTION 27 - PREVAILING WAGES A. Payment of Prevailing Wages In accordance with the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, Chapter 150 of the Laws of 1963 as amended by Chapter 64 of the Laws of 1974, the Contractor and any subcontractor shall pay to workmen wages which are not less than the prevailing wages set forth herein and made a part of this Contract. In the event that any such prevailing wage is increased prior to the award of this Contract, then the increased prevailing wage or wages shall apply and supersede those set forth herein. B. Failure to Pay Prevailing Wages In the event that it is found that any workmen employed by the Contractor or any subcontractor pursuant to this Contract is paid less than the required wage, then the GC-15

Owner may terminate the Contractor's right to proceed with the work, or such part of the work as to which there has been a failure to pay required wages, and the Owner may then prosecute the work to completion or otherwise. The Contractor and the Surety shall be liable to the Owner for any excess costs occasioned to the Owner by reason of termination of the Contract and completion of the work in accordance with this provision. c. Posting and Records of Prevailing Wages The Contractor and any subcontractor shall post the various prevailing wages for each craft, trade or classification of workmen, including the effective dates of any changes thereof in a prominent and easily accessible place at the site of the work and at such place or places as are used for the payment of wages to workmen. The Contractor and any subcontractor shall keep an accurate record showing the name, craft or trade and actual hourly rate of wages paid to each workman employed by the Contractor or subcontractor, as the case may be, in connection with the performance of this Contract for two (2) years from the date of payment. D. Certifications of Wages Due Before final payment is made under this Contract, the Contractor and any subcontractor shall file written statements with the Owner certifying to the amounts then due and owing to any and all workmen for wages due on account of work performed under the Contract. The statements shall set forth the names of the persons whose wages are unpaid and the amount due to each. The statements must be verified by the oaths of the Contractor or subcontractor, as the case may be. All such statements shall be filed with the Treasurer of the Owner. SECTION 28 — CDBG REQUIREMENTS A. Comply with the attached “Meeting Federal Labor Standards for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funded Projects”. B. All bidders are required to register in the System for Award Management (SAM), which will provide a cage code number. A Dun & Bradstreet (DUNS) number will be required to be able to register in SAM. Be advised the registration process can take up to four (4) weeks. You may register for these numbers at the following web addresses: https:/Awww.dnb.com/duns-number.html & https://sam.gow/SAM/ G. PROJECT FUNDING AND PAYMENT This project is partially funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Contractor is herein advised that

com/duns-number.html & https://sam.gow/SAM/ G. PROJECT FUNDING AND PAYMENT This project is partially funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Contractor is herein advised that request for payment will NOT be paid until all requirements of the CDBG program are satisfied for payment to be released. GC-16

TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY 2025 CDBG ROAD REHABILITATION STANDISH AVENUE AND FREMONT STREET GENERAL REQUIREMENTS LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF WORK The work generally consists of approximately 3,000 linear feet of granite curb, 800 square yards of sidewalk, 5,300 square yards of HMA milling, and 800 tons of hot mix asphalt surface course, crosswalk striping, replacement of various inlet casting & inlet reconstruction and related improvements; all in accordance with the form of proposal, contract and specifications prepared by Township of West Orange Department of Engineering, 25 Lakeside Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey. LINES AND GRADES The Contractor is responsible for performing the construction stakeout as part of the project. Grade sheets will be required where noted on the Construction Plans. EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING Explosives for blasting shall be stored, handled and used in accordance with the laws, ordinances and regulations of the State, County or Local government and with such additional regulations as the Engineer may require. Blasting shall be conducted so as not to endanger persons or property; and unless otherwise permitted, the Contractor shall be responsible for and shall make good any damage of whatever nature caused by blasting or accidental explosions. WORKING CONDITIONS The Contractor shall provide working conditions on each operation that shall be safe and as healthful as the nature of the work permits. He shall inform himself of and shall comply with all safety and sanitary rules, laws and regulations. The Contractor shall maintain a safe drinking water supply readily available to all workers. A sufficient number of chemical type sanitary structures shall be provided for workmen on the project. They shall be located near the points of work. They shall be cleaned daily and shall be adequately serviced. GR-1

CARE AND PROTECTION OF WORK From the commencement of work until the completion of the same, the Contractor shall be solely responsible for the protection and care of the work covered by the Contract and for the material delivered to the site. All injury, damage or loss of the same from whatever cause, shall be made good at his expense. He shall take all necessary precautions to prevent injury or damage to the work by flood, freezing or inclement weather at any and all times. The methods used for this purpose shall be subject to approval by the Engineer. SHOP DRAWINGS The Contractor shall furnish shop drawings, descriptive literature and other required information for all manufactured items. Five (5) copies shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval prior to fabrication. Approval by the Engineer of shop drawings for any material apparatus, device and layout shall not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of furnishing same of proper dimension, size, quality, quantity and all performance characteristics to efficiently perform the requirements and intent of the Contract Documents. Approval shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for errors of any sort on the shop drawings. If the shop drawings deviate from the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall advise the Engineer of the deviations in writing, including the reasons for the deviations. Prior to the submittal of shop drawings of manufactured items, the Contractor shall check and approve the drawings. He shall indicate his approval by initials and date, and shall also indicate by reference the specifications and/or plan which covers the item. MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURED ARTICLES All material and workmanship shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer and shall be in conformity with the approved modern practice. Wherever available, only manufactured and farm products of the United States shall be used in the performance of the work. When a reference is made in the Contract Documents to standards or specifications of associations such as AWWA, ASTM or others, the provisions of the latest revision of the standard or specifications shall be applicable. In all cases, new materials in first-class condition shall be used, unless this provision is waived by notice from the Owner or the Engineer in writing. In general, wherever the Contract Documents show or specify a particular

ls in first-class condition shall be used, unless this provision is waived by notice from the Owner or the Engineer in writing. In general, wherever the Contract Documents show or specify a particular make of material, manufactured article, device or equipment, it shall be regarded as a standard. If two or more makes of material, manufactured articles, devices or equipment are shown or specified, each should be regarded as the equal of the other. GR-2

10. ii. 12. Any other make of material, manufactured article, device or equipment which is the recognized equal of that specified and is suitable for the purpose intended, will be accepted upon approval by the Engineer, whose decision shall be final. In the event the Contractor obtains the Engineer's approval for the use of equipment other than that which is shown on the plans or specified herein, the Contractor shall at his own expense make any changes in the structures, buildings or piping necessary to accommodate the equipment. WORK IN BAD WEATHER During freezing, stormy or inclement weather, no work shall be done except such as can be done satisfactorily and in a manner to secure first-class construction throughout. NIGHT AND SUNDAY WORK Unless otherwise especially permitted, no work shall be done between the hours of 6:00 PM and 7:00 AM, nor on Sunday, except as necessary for the proper care and protection of work already performed. If it shall become absolutely necessary to perform work at night or on Sunday, the Engineer shall be informed at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the beginning of performance of such work. Only such work shall be done at night as can be done satisfactorily and in a first-class manner. Good lighting and all other necessary facilities for carrying out and inspecting the work shall be provided and maintained at all points where such work is being done. CONTRACTOR'S OFFICE The Contractor shall not be required to maintain an office at the site of the work during the period of construction. Copies of the Contract and working drawings and of the specifications shall be maintained at the project site by the Contractor at all times while work is progressing. RESIDENT ENGINEER'S OFFICE It will not be necessary for the Contractor to construct or maintain an office for the sole use of the Resident Engineer. SANITARY, WATER SUPPLY AND ELECTRICAL ENERGY REQUIREMENTS The Contractor shall provide at convenient places on or near the work proper sanitary accommodations. They will be subject to the inspection of the Engineer and shall at all times be constructed and maintained in a manner satisfactory to him and their use shall GR-3

13. 14. a5. 16. Ti. be strictly enforced. The Contractor shall make his own arrangements for obtaining the electrical energy and a water supply necessary for construction purposes. PUBLIC SAFEGUARDS The Contractor agrees to conduct the work at all times in such a manner that public travel shall not be inconvenienced needlessly, nor shall it be wholly obstructed at any point. He further agrees to be responsible for all legal notices and signals to the public of the state of the roads while the work is in progress, providing watchmen, barricades, red lights, danger and warning signs and such other precautions necessary to protect life and property in accordance with the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices". STORAGE OF MATERIALS Materials shall be stored so as to insure the preservation of their quality and fitness for the work. When considered necessary, they shall be placed on wood platforms and covered, or stored in a suitable building as directed by the Engineer. Stored material shall be located so as to facilitate prompt inspection. BARRIERS The Contractor will be responsible for the satisfactory repair and maintenance of all fences, walls, driveways, barriers crossed or damaged by him during the course of construction. PROPERTY MARKERS DISTURBED The Contractor shall, at his own expense, retain the services of a licensed surveyor to replace property markers on or adjacent to privately owned property which have been disturbed during the course of construction. COOPERATION WITH UTILITIES It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to arrange for all utility work essential for the completion of the project and to coordinate the work carried on by public utilities with his own work in order to eliminate delay of the project. The Contractor shall cooperate with the utility company in the removal, relocation and replacement of such structures. Wherever underground utilities are encountered, the Contractor shall take special precautions to prevent breakage and interruption of service. Where such lines require relocation before the work can proceed, the UTILITY COMPANY shall be promptly notified of the fact and will relocate such lines. It shall also be the Contractor's responsibility to assure that any work done by public utilities or their contractors is in conformity with the Plans and Specifications for the project. No compensation

shall also be the Contractor's responsibility to assure that any work done by public utilities or their contractors is in conformity with the Plans and Specifications for the project. No compensation or extension of contract time GR-4

18. 19. 20. 21. will be allowed the Contractor for corrective measures required by the Engineer for delays to the work caused by failure to comply with this provision. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to assure that all excavation and backfilling for all subsurface installations including those of the utility companies, shall be done in accordance with the Specifications, including restoration of road surface until such time as the removal of existing pavement is necessary for reconstruction of the road. Failure of the Contractor to take proper action to correct any defective work, materials, operations and/or maintenance of traffic, all as specified herein, within the time specified by the Engineer, will be cause for the Engineer to halt work and have same done by others at the expense of the Contractor with no extension of contract time permitted. CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES The Contractor shall be represented on the project site at all times when work is in progress by an experienced superintendent. Only skilled foremen and workmen shall be employed on work requiring special qualifications. CLEANUP During the progress of the work, the Contractor shall keep the site in a generally neat condition. Lunch papers, bottles, lumber cutoffs, drinking cups and like rubbish shall be removed from the site daily. The work shall be cleaned up as the various portions of the project are completed. Upon the completion of the work and before acceptances and final payment shall be made, the Contractor shall, except as otherwise expressly directed or permitted in writing, clean and remove from the sites and adjacent property all surplus and discarded materials, rubbish and temporary structures. He shall restore in an acceptable manner all property which has been damaged during the prosecution of the work and leave the whole in a neat and presentable condition. There shall be no extra payment for cleanup, said costs to be included in the prices bid for the various items. EXCAVATED AND WASTE MATERIAL Unless otherwise directed by the Engineer, the Contractor shall be responsible, at his own cost and expense, for the removal from the site of the work, as well as disposal in a manner meeting all requirements of law, of all excess excavated material and all other waste material generated during the performance of the Contract. NOTICE TO RESIDENTS It shall be