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those individuals who satisfy appropriate qualification standards in conformity with the equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination principles set forth in this chapter. However, a contractor or subcontractor shall determine that the individual at least possesses the requisite skills, and experience recognized by a union, apprentice program or a referral agency, provided the referral agency is acceptable to the Dept. of LWD, Construction EEO Monitoring Program. If necessary, the contractor or subcontractor shall hire or schedule minority and women workers who qualify as trainees pursuant to these rules. All of the requirements, however, are limited by the provisions of (C) below. (iii) The name of any interested women or minority individual shall be maintained on a waiting list, and shall be considered for employment as described in (i) above, whenever vacancies occur. At the request of the Dept. of LWD, Construction EEO Monitoring Program, the contractor or subcontractor shall provide evidence of its good faith efforts to employ women and minorities from the list to fill vacancies. (iv) If, for any reason, said contractor or subcontractor determines that a minority individual or a woman is not qualified or if the individual qualifies as an advanced trainee or apprentice, the contractor or subcontractor shall inform the individual in writing of the reasons for the determination, maintain a copy of the determination in its files, and send a copy to the public agency compliance officer and to the Dept. of LWD, Construction EEO Monitoring Program. (7) To keep a complete and accurate record of all requests made for the referral of workers in any trade covered by the contract, on forms made available by the Dept. of LWD, Construction EEO Monitoring Program and submitted promptly to the Dept. of LWD, Construction EEO Monitoring Program upon request. (C) The contractor or subcontractor agrees that nothing contained in (B) above shall preclude the contractor or subcontractor from complying with the union hiring hall or apprenticeship policies in any applicable collective bargaining agreement or union hiring hall arrangement, and,

l preclude the contractor or subcontractor from complying with the union hiring hall or apprenticeship policies in any applicable collective bargaining agreement or union hiring hall arrangement, and, where required by custom or agreement, it shall send journeymen and trainees to the union for referral, or to the apprenticeship program for admission, pursuant to such agreement or arrangement. However, where the practices of a union or apprenticeship program will result in the exclusion of minorities and women or the failure to refer minorities and women consistent with the targeted county employment goal, the contractor or subcontractor shall consider for employment persons referred pursuant to (B) above without regard to such agreement or arrangement; provided further, however, that the contractor or subcontractor shall not be required to employ women and minority advanced trainees and trainees in numbers which result in the employment of advanced trainees and trainees as a percentage of the total workforce for the construction trade, which percentage significantly exceeds the apprentice to journey worker ratio specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreement, or in the absence of a collective bargaining agreement, exceeds the ratio established by practice in the area for said construction trade. Also, the contractor or subcontractor agrees that, in implementing the procedures of (B) above, it shall, where applicable, employ minority and women workers residing within the geographical jurisdiction of the union. After notification of award, but prior to signing a construction contract, the contractor shall submit to the public agency compliance officer and the Dept. of LWD, Construction EEO Monitoring Program an initial project workforce report (Form AA-201) electronically provided to the public agency by the Dept. of LWD, Construction EEO Monitoring Program, through its website, for distribution to and completion by the contractor, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 17:27-7. The contractor also agrees to submit a copy of the Monthly Project Workforce Report once a month thereafter for the duration of this contract to the Dept. of LWD, Construction EEO Monitoring Program, and to the public agency compliance officer. The contractor agrees to cooperate with the public GC-12

agency in the payment of budgeted funds, as is necessary, for on-the-job and/or off-the job programs for outreach and training of minorities and women. (D) The contractor and its subcontractors shall furnish such reports or other documents to the Dept. of LWD, Construction EEO Monitoring 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 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

inent 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. GC-13

TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY ________________________________________ NJDOT MA 2025 HELEN AVENUE, LAWRENCE AVENUE, FLORENCE PLACE AND LOWELL AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ________________________________________ GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF WORK The work generally consists of road reconstruction improvements, approximately 6,500 LF of new curb, approximately 12,000 SY of pavement milling, installation of approximately 1,700 tons of hot mix asphalt overlay, approximately 1,600 SY of concrete sidewalk, pavement markings, ADA compliant ramps, and regulatory and warning signage; all in accordance with the form of proposal, contract and specifications prepared by Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI), 301 Gibraltar Drive, Suite 2A, Morris Plains, New Jersey. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. They shall inform themself 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. 5. CARE AND PROTECTION OF WORK From the commencement of work until

project. They shall be located near the points of work. They shall be cleaned daily and shall be adequately serviced. 5. 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 their expense. The Contractor 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. GR-1

6. 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 their approval by initials and date, and shall also indicate by reference the specifications and/or plan which covers the item. 7. 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 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. 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,

ed as the equal of the other. 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 their own expense make any changes in the structures, buildings or piping necessary to accommodate the equipment. 8. 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. 9. 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 GR-2

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. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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 them and their use shall be strictly enforced. The Contractor shall make their own arrangements for obtaining the electrical energy and a water supply necessary for construction purposes. 13. 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. The Contractor 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". 14. 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

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. 15. BARRIERS The Contractor will be responsible for the satisfactory repair and maintenance of all fences, walls, driveways, barriers crossed or damaged by them during the course of construction. 16. PROPERTY MARKERS DISTURBED The Contractor shall, at their 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. GR-3