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ic markings that do not meet the retroreflectance values indicated in 610.03.02.E. G. Opening to Traffic. Complete each application of thermoplastic traffic markings and allow to thoroughly dry before opening to traffic. The RE will determine when the traveled way can be opened to traffic. HELEN AVE., LAWRENCE AVE., FLORENCE PL., AND LOWELL AVE., IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Page 61 of 76

610.03.03 RPMs (Raised Pavement Markers) THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED AFTER THE LAST PARAGRAPH: Ensure that RPMs are installed within 14 days of opening each day’s surface paving to traffic. 610.04 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT THE SUBPART IS CHANGED TO: The Department will measure and make payment for Items as follows: Item Pay Unit TRAFFIC MARKING LINES, 4" LINEAR FOOT TRAFFIC MARKING LINES, 6” (IF & WHERE DIRECTED) LINEAR FOOT TRAFFIC MARKING LINES, 8” LINEAR FOOT TRAFFIC MARKING LINES, 12” (IF & WHERE DIRECTED) LINEAR FOOT TRAFFIC MARKING LINES, 24” LINEAR FOOT TRAFFIC MARKING SYMBOLS (IF & WHERE DIRECTED) SQUARE FOOT The Department will measure TRAFFIC MARKING LINES by the linear foot for each specified width of stripe. The Department will not measure gaps in striping. SECTION 612 – SIGNS 612.02 MATERIALS THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL IS CHANGED TO: Steel “U” and Square Tube Post Sign Supports ............................................................................................. 911.02.01 612.03 CONSTRUCTION 612.03.01 Regulatory and Warning Signs, and Guide Sign, Type GA Steel “U” Post Supports THE SUBPART IS RENAMED TO: 612.03.01 Regulatory and Warning Signs, and Guide Sign, Type GA Steel “U” and Square Tube Post Supports THE SECOND PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO: Mount sign panels on breakaway steel “U” or square tube post sign supports. For signs located behind guide rails or other roadside barriers, mount sign panels on steel “U” or square tube post sign supports without the breakaway assembly. 612.04 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT THE FOLLOWING ITEM IS CHANGED TO: Item

ost sign supports without the breakaway assembly. 612.04 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT THE FOLLOWING ITEM IS CHANGED TO: Item Pay Unit REGULATORY AND WARNING SIGN SQUARE FOOT GUIDE SIGN, TYPE GA, STEEL “U” AND SQUARE TUBE POST SUPPORTS SQUARE FOOT DIVISION 650 – UTILITIES HELEN AVE., LAWRENCE AVE., FLORENCE PL., AND LOWELL AVE., IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Page 62 of 76

SECTION 651 – WATER 651.01 DESCRIPTION THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED: The Work described in this Section is for work performed when the utility is owned by a municipality. The Contractor shall coordinate all work with the local utility authority. The utility owner is responsible for all inspection and testing. 651.04 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT THE FOLLOWING IS CHANGED TO: Separate payment shall not be made for Water Valve Box Reset. Shall be included under Hot Mix Asphalt 12.5M64 Surface Course. SECTION 652 – SANITARY SEWERS 652.01 DESCRIPTION THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED: The Work described in this Section is for work performed when the utility is owned by a municipality. The Contractor shall coordinate all work with the local utility authority. The utility owner is responsible for all inspection and testing. 652.03.04 Sanitary Sewer Service Connections THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED: A. SANITARY SEWER SERVICE CONNECTIONS Performed by the Contractor House connections damaged by the Contractor shall be restored to proper operating conditions at no cost to the Township. The size and type of pipe and type of joint shall conform to the requirements of the corporations, companies, agencies, or municipalities owning or controlling the utility. When the service connection lines needs to be relocated due to a field conflict, the length of line replaced will be paid by the linear foot and will include all Work to restore the service. Plastic or PVC pipe and fittings may be used if permitted by corporations, companies, agencies, or municipalities owning or controlling the utility. 652.04 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDED: Pay Item Pay Unit RECONSTRUCTED MANHOLE, SANITARY SEWER, USING EXISTING CASTING UNIT RECONSTRUCTED MANHOLE, SANITARY SEWER, USING NEW CASTING UNIT THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED: Payment for Setting Castings on Sanitary Manholes, Resetting Sanitary Manhole Castings, and Rebuilding Sanitary Manholes & Reconstructing Manholes shall be made under the respective bid items in section 602. SECTION 653 – GAS 653.01

astings, and Rebuilding Sanitary Manholes & Reconstructing Manholes shall be made under the respective bid items in section 602. SECTION 653 – GAS 653.01 DESCRIPTION THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED: The Contractor shall coordinate all work with the local utility authority. The utility company is responsible for all inspection and testing. HELEN AVE., LAWRENCE AVE., FLORENCE PL., AND LOWELL AVE., IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Page 63 of 76

653.04 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT THE FOLLOWING IS CHANGED TO: Separate payment shall not be made for Reset Gas Valve Box. Shall be included under Hot Mix Asphalt 12.5M64 Surface Course. HELEN AVE., LAWRENCE AVE., FLORENCE PL., AND LOWELL AVE., IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Page 64 of 76

DIVISION 800 – LANDSCAPING SECTION 802 – TRIMMING AND REMOVING TREES 802.04 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED TO THE FIRST PARAGRAPH: Any necessary TREE REMOVAL less than 6” in diameter removal shall be included in Item CLEARING SITE. No additional payment will be made for tree trimming under the direction of the Township. THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN ADDED: Pay Item Pay Unit STUMP REMOVAL (IF AND WHERE DIRECTED) UNIT TREE REMOVAL, OVER 6” TO 12” DIAMETER (IF & WHERE DIRECTED) UNIT TREE REMOVAL, OVER 12” TO 18” DIAMETER UNIT TREE REMOVAL, OVER 18” TO 24” DIAMETER (IF & WHERE DIRECTED) UNIT TREE REMOVAL, OVER 24” TO 30” DIAMETER (IF & WHERE DIRECTED) UNIT TREE REMOVAL, OVER 30” TO 36” DIAMETER (IF & WHERE DIRECTED) UNIT TREE REMOVAL, OVER 36” DIAMETER (IF & WHERE DIRECTED) UNIT SECTION 806 – FERTILIZING AND SEEDING 806.03.01 TURF SEEDING C. Seed and Fertilizer Application 2. Dry Method. ADD THE FOLLOWING Newly seeded areas need to be kept moist. Without regular rainfall, water ¼” twice a day until vegetation is well established. E. Turf Establishment. ADD THE FOLLOWING During dry seasons, water planting areas with ½” of water every 3-4 days. 806.04 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT THE FOLLOWING IS CHANGED TO: Separate payment shall not be made for FERTILIZING AND SEEDING, TYPE A-3. Payment for FERTILIZING AND SEEDING, TYPE A-3 shall be included under the various bid items in sections 606 and 607. HELEN AVE., LAWRENCE AVE., FLORENCE PL., AND LOWELL AVE., IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Page 65 of 76

SECTION 809 – MULCHING 804.04 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT THE FOLLOWING IS CHANGED TO: Separate payment shall not be made for STRAW MULCHING. Payment for STRAW MULCHING shall be included under the various bid items in sections 606 and 607. SECTION 811 – PLANTING 811.01 DESCRIPTION ADD THE FOLLOWING: The contractor shall provide a list of available trees equivalent in price to the species indicated under the materials to the Township Engineer and Forrester. The Engineer and Forrester shall then select the species and quantity of trees to be planted and indicate the location of the plantings. The Contractor is to coordinate field verified planting locations with Township Forrester. 811.02 MATERIALS ADD THE FOLLOWING: Plants: Shall be one of the following species or an approved equal available species to following trees: Ornamentals to be planted when there are overhead utility lines involved 1. Okame Cherry 2. Kwanzan Cherry 3. Autumn flowering Cherry 4. Redbud 5. Centzan Flowering Crabapple 6. Ivory Silk Japanese Lilac 7. Winter king Hawthorn 8. Pyramidal European Hornbeam Shade trees to be planted when there is growing space adequate and no utility lines 1. Jefferson Elm 2. Swamp White Oak 3. Eastern Hackberry 4. Black Gum 5. Magar Gingko 6. Trident maple 7. Hedge Maple 8. Dawn Redwood 9. Fruitless Sweetgum All trees shall be 1 ½”-2 ½”” caliper. The location of the trees will be at the direction of the Engineer and/or Forester. All planting to be done whenever the weather and soil conditions are favorable or as otherwise authorized by the Owner or his representative. All plant material shall conform to the American Standard for Nursery Stock, as published by the American Association of Nurserymen, 1250 I Street, N.W., Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20005. All plants must be disease, fungi, and insect free upon delivery. All materials must be watered down and covered with a heavy tarpaulin while in transit. Upon arrival the tarp shall be lifted off the plant material. On-site storage of plant material shall be in accordance with the following: HELEN AVE., LAWRENCE AVE., FLORENCE PL., AND LOWELL AVE., IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Page 66 of 76

1.) Roots and balls shall at all times be protected from the sun or from drying winds. 2.) Plants that are not immediately planted upon delivery shall be set on the ground and well protected with soil, wet moss, or other applicable material as approved by the Engineer. Soil: Topsoil furnished shall contain no stones, lumps, roots, or similar objects larger than one inch in any dimension and shall have a pH value not less than 5.5 and not more than 7.5. If the pH value of the topsoil is less than 5.5, it shall be increased by applying ground limestone at the rate necessary to attain a pH value in the range required. Topsoil shall have a minimum organic content of not less than 3.75 percent by weight. When the organic content of the topsoil furnished is less than 3.75 percent, it shall be increased by adding peat at the rate necessary to attain this minimum organic content range required. Diameter and Depth of Size of Trees Planting Holes 2-1/2 to 3 inch caliper 40 inches by 26 inches Should the ball be larger than specified, the excavation must have a twelve inch clearance around the entire ball. The depth of the hole should be deep enough to allow for a good six inches of drainage after being backfilled and firmed. All planting material to be supplied by nurseries in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Amended soil shall be 80% topsoil in accordance with 917.01, 20% organic material such as leaf mold or peat moss. In addition, incorporate a 10-10-10 fertilizer and an endo and ectomycorrhizal fungi transplant amendment; both applied per the manufacturer’s recommendation. Each tree planted shall receive a 20 gallon “TreeGator” drip bag watering system or approved equal. “TreeGator” may be obtained from Spectrum Products, Inc., 4200 Atlantic Ave., Suite 152, Raleigh, NC 27604, 1-(800)-800-7391. Each tree planted within 5 feet of a sidewalk shall receive a root control system called “Biobarrier” or approved equal. “Biobarrier” may be obtained from Reemay Inc., 70 Old Hickory Blvd., Old Hickory, TN 37138, (615)-847-7000. Each tree planted shall receive 20’ by 19 ½” sheet of material installed directly behind the sidewalk. 811.03.01 Planting I. Watering. ADD THE FOLLOWING: For street trees, the

(615)-847-7000. Each tree planted shall receive 20’ by 19 ½” sheet of material installed directly behind the sidewalk. 811.03.01 Planting I. Watering. ADD THE FOLLOWING: For street trees, the initial watering at the time of planting shall be at the rate of 15 gallons per square yard of plant pit area. “TreeGator” drip bag watering system (or approved equal) shall be utilized to maintain damp soil conditions around the root ball after planting. Drip bag shall be replenished once a week throughout the dry season, from May 15 to September 15. Drip bags that are damaged or missing during the watering season shall be replaced at no additional cost to the Township. All “TreeGator” drip bags shall be considered the property of the Township and shall be turned over to Public Works at the completion of the project. 811.03.02 Plant Establishment Period THE THIRD AND FOURTH PARAGRAPHS ARE CHANGED TO: All plantings will be warrantied under the provisions of the project surety as described in Section 108.21. If the Township determines that plants need to be replaced during the warrantee period, replant plants as specified in 811.03.01 within 3 weeks of notification. If replacing outside of the optimal planting season, as specified in Table 811.03.01-1, only use containerized or balled and burlapped plants that are certified as being dug dormant. 2. Maintenance Bond. REPLACE WITH THE FOLLOWING: Plants to be warrantied under the project warranty for the length of the maintenance period. HELEN AVE., LAWRENCE AVE., FLORENCE PL., AND LOWELL AVE., IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Page 67 of 76