Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority 1234...

BUtLDING THE FUTURE

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority1234 Market Street • Philadelphia, PA 19107-3780

July 26,2016

SEPTA

Dear Sir/Madam

Enclosed are Minutes ofthe Pre-Bld Meeting and Addendum No. 1 to SEPTA's Sealed Bid No. 16-00117-ATMM —Asphalt Paving 3 Year Requirements Contract.

Any inquiries regarding this bid must be directed to, Thomas Moiani ofthe Procurement and ContractsDepartment [email protected] or(215) 580-8311.

TBM

Enclosures

Sincerely,

Thomas Moiani

Contract Administrator

Procurement & Supply Chain Management

MINUTES OF THE PRE-BID MEETING SEALED BID NO. 16-00117-ATMM

ASPHALT PAVING 3 YEAR REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT

Minutes furnished for information only, terms and conditions of this solicitation as amended shall govern.

DATE: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 TIME: 2:00 PM PLACE: SEPTA

1234 Market Street Conference Room 11-A, 11th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107

Attendees

First Name Last Name Email Company Tom Moiani [email protected] SEPTA

Gregory Myers [email protected] SEPTA C Gessler [email protected] Gessler Construction Co

Kim Smith [email protected] SEPTA Briana Looby [email protected] SEPTA Chris Holt [email protected] SEPTA Brian Omeara [email protected] SEPTA Steve Humes [email protected] SEPTA

Thomas Moiani welcomed the attendees and introduced SEPTA personnel. A Safety Briefing was conducted providing direction on what to do in the event of an emergency. The following contractual requirements were reviewed:

- The bid opening is scheduled for Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. unless changed by Addendum.

- This is a single prime job and only one (1) award will be made to the lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder. - The Contract duration time for this project is three years or one thousand ninety five (1,095) calendar days from the date of

the notice to proceed.

- This is a federally funded project and prevailing federal wage rates do apply.

- Bids will remain firm for at least ninety (90) days from the date of the bid opening and may not be withdrawn in whole or in part during that time or the bidder will forfeit bid security to the extent of damages occasioned by SEPTA.

- The bid package submitted must contain a signed Bid Acknowledgement Form, the Schedule A form and

acknowledgement of any and all Addenda (pages 11 to 14 of the Instructions to Bidders), the Buy America certificate (page 16 of the Instructions to Bidders) and the bid security. Bid security is required in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total amount bid in the form of a bid bond, cashier's check, treasurer's check, official bank check, or certified check.

- It is requested that the executed signature page, page 37 of the Contract, also be signed and included in the bid package.

MINUTES OF THE PRE-BID MEETING SEALED BID NO. 16-00117-ATMM

ASPHALT PAVING 3 YEAR REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT

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The successful bidder is required to submit the following: Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount and Proof of insurance to the limits as detailed on pages 10 thru 14 of the Contract. If the successful bidder has not done business with SEPTA in the last 18 months a Bidder Qualification Form will need to be completed.

- To be considered official and to guarantee an answer all questions must be submitted via email to [email protected] by

1:00 PM, Monday, July 25, 2016. All Addenda will be posted to the SEPTA procurement project web site. Email notification will be sent to all bidders who attend this meeting when an Addendum is posted to the web site.

- - The meeting was turned over to Greg Myers of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Office who reviewed the

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 14% of this contract.

- The meeting was turned over to SEPTA’s Project Manager Kim Smith to discuss the technical portions of the project. The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 P.M.

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SEALED BID NO. 16-00117-ATMM ASPHALT PAVING 3 YEAR REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT

ADDENDUM NO. 1

To All Bidders:

The following constitutes Addendum No. 1 to SEPTA's Sealed Bid No. 16-00117-ATMM – Asphalt Paving 3 Year Requirements Contract. Addendum No. 1 must be acknowledged by inserting the date of the Addendum on Page 14 of the Bid Forms. Failure to do so may render a bidder's proposal as non-responsive.

The bid opening date and time scheduled for Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. remains unchanged. The bids will be opened at the Procurement, Supply Chain and DBE Office, 1234 Market Street, 11th Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107.

A. General

1. None.

B. Specifications

1. Instructions to Bidders a. Delete Section 01060 b. Add Section 01060 Addendum No. 1 (Changes to Sections 1.01.A, 1.03.A.2 and 1.03.B)

C. Drawings

1. None

SEPTA - Track EngineeringTrack Area Paving

Standard Specification F-T-29206/29/2016

SECTION 01060

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AN

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY OF WORK

A. This Section specifies the safety and enviro^pntarW^rements for Contractor personnel involved in construction, maintenance,^® rehabil^^mtoroiects on SEPTA property. Contractor is required to ensure that^^ its emoloveesT^^^îtractors. Suppliers andVendors comply with the provisions o^^^Section while on tn^^^ site(s).

B. Contractor shall take every orecau^yTnecessas/ to ensure the safe access and egressof all SEPTA customers and empires, the ^Wand continuous operation of all SEPTAvehicles, the appropriate prote^mof the e^Knment. s^êll as the safety and generalwelfare of the public at large, ^^^ô .^ftmstance^yContractor to block or restrictpublic or SEPTA entrances or the^^^^%ay of S^Â vehicles without prior writtenapproval of the SEPTA Project Manag(

RELATED SECTIONS

Section 01010 Surr^Section 01065 ilroad

Section 010

Section

Sectio

fWork

equire

edia Sharon

Const on Faciliti

equirements

nd Temporary Controls

ance anciifotection of Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic

SUBMITT^

Contra

Projectmay be pr

hall fO^ph a copy of its employee and site safety plan to the SEPTAer within 30 days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed. On-site workted and/or restricted until this plan has been reviewed and approved

by SEPTA. »

pntracto^^mployee safety program shall include but not be limited to the followingfa^faolicablel:

a. requirements — written programs applicable to the scope of Work.

b. Required training, licensing or certification, and documentation of same.

c. Workers* Compensation reporting.

d. Accident and injury reporting.

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS & SAFETY 01060-1



B.

e. Work site orientation — safety and health hazards present in the work assign-ment(s) and the general work area(s).

f. Site emergency procedures, including but not limited to:

i. Emergency contact information and telephone numbersj

ii. Emergency escape routes and evacuation meeting

iii. Location of nearest hospital, including directions fci^he worhmaps.

g. Personal protective equipment (PPE).

h. Materials handling and disposal procedures, ii^îng hazarc

i. "Hot work" procedures.

j. Drug and alcohol prohibitions and testinc

k. Pubiic, SEPTA employee, and SEPTA passenger prote

Written plan(s) for utilization of SEPTA's^Hities and/or structuf^^r temporary scaffolding and/or support of construction, i^Klicable. Refer to Articli^l.lO Protection ofSEPTA Facilities below.

with route

1.04 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREM

A. Compliance with governmental regulati

1. Contractor shall be responsible for ens^^toi^Whce with the regulations of allapplicable occupational safety and health^^^^Knd regulations of all applicablepolitical iurisdictionsjjêre the Work is being^ôrmed, including those relating tothe U.S. DepartmeTransit Adminis^tion(OSHA).

Contractor condu

ments se^fth in thiagencie^Pfhis doProject'a. The SE

consu

Federa ilroad Administration (FRA), Federalnal Safety and Health Administration

daily and document compliance with the require-•cument a^Bose required by all applicable governmental

ntation shall be made available upon request of the SEPTA

r, other Authority employees and/or SEPTA's thirdonitor such compliance.

Contractor is

ment at the wo

ired by Agreement to maintain an alcohol and drug free environ-cation(s).

^jntractor's erMDyee safety program shall describe how this Contract stipuiationaccom^êd and maintained.

SEP^Îê^yes the right to restrict access to its property because of the inherent^d to its empioyees and general public. Any person that constitutes a

safety risk," in the opinion of the SEPTA Project Manager or other appropriate SEPTArepresentative, shall be immediately removed and barred from SEPTA property.

C. All tobacco use is prohibited within the construction project limits and all areas subject torestrictions by SEPTA or by local, state and federal law. Smoking within SEPTA indoor




facilities is prohibited.

D. Use of electronic devices at the work location(s).

1. All electronic devices must be turned OFF or placed in airplawithin the fouling envelope of the right-of-way. To make oi^or otherwise utilize an electronic device, an individualfouling envelope of the right-of-way.

mode when workingbive a cell phone callfirst step outside the

2. Contractor and its individual personnel are liableand/or state regulators for a violation of this regularcan result in the individual being prohibited from

3. Use of head phones, ear buds, etc. is prohibitj

E. Weapons: Firearms or any items classifiedSEPTA property.

hi e in a

aled weapons rohibited on

1.05 CONTRACTOR SAFETY OFFICER

Contractor shall provide a designatsafety related activities pertaining t

responsible for all

1, Contractor shall identify its S|of work at any job site(s).a different Safety Officer, ifthe satisfaction of the Project Ml

The Safety Officer shall report all piJob injuries immediately to the SEPTA^pertaining to suG^ccidents / incidents / Hrequired by the ^^fcyyianager.The Safet^Micer ilcorrectly J^Bl ContractoP

nsibe

afety Officer who srdrk.

Officer^pie SEPTA Project Manager prior to startAresej^p the righto require Contractor to provide

eo^^fety Offica^^ not fulfilling his/her duties to

its, safety incidents and/or on-the-'^Manager and provide all paperwork

iries to SEPTA within 24 hours or as

nsuring that PPE is worn and/or utilizedile on the work site(s).

The S Officer^yalso respi®Dle for all safety related activities ofSubcontrac-pliers aglpfendorsworkmg at theJob site{s).

SAFE

All Contractor

OF CO ACTOR PERSONNEL

nel w^p^g on theJob site(s) must receive the required SEPTA —otf^^ilr^P'if applicable —Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Safetyaffe^^^We(s) before performing any Contract work.

overs the rules and procedures for personnel and equipment workingts-of-way, including but not limited to working in or about stations,and on or adjacent to track rights-of-way.

brk on SEPTA Railroad Division project site(s) is separate from trainingSEPTA Transit Division project site(s). Each individual employee must

lly complete the training appropriate to the paving location(s) where he/sheorking — both types of training as required.

Each RWP training class requires direct attendance at a one-day (8-hour) class,given at SEPTA's headquarters building at 1234 Market St, Philadelphia, for alluntrained personnel and those whose RWP training has lapsed. Personnel with

aining

1. This

on SEPTA1

yards, tunn




current training may renew their certification annually by attending a half-day(4-hour) class, also conducted at SEPTA's headquarters building.

While SEPTA does not charge any fees for this RWP training, all employee costsfor training shall be Contractor's responsibility.

3. All Contractor personnel who are present at the job site(s)Contractor personnel and employees of Contractor's SubVendors, must have the appropriate RWP training.

4. SEPTA does not accept RWP training acquired from otof SEPTA'S own training.

B. All personnel are required to wear or display theirperson when at the Job site(s), and to show theirrequested.

1.07 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Contractor shall supply and furnish all recn 3personal protecfF^fcîpment (PPE) forits employees. Contractor personnel SM ear and/or utilize coîant safety equipment including but not limited to: har^R worMioes / boots; safety vests; safetyglasses; and full body cover clothinj^^k g retardant (FR) clothing where andwhen required.

B. Minimum PPE standards:

trainingSEPTA repr^

time, including bothS^pliers and

perties

their

when

1. Hard hats compliant with ANSI Z89.1,work site.

worn at all times while on the

3.

Work shoes complia^îth ASTM F2413-11 C7W 175 shall have non-slip soles, withno metal plates or cl^^^ the soles or he^pfshoes. Shoelaces will be kept shortso they do not j^se a hazard, ^^tic shoes, sandals, open-toed shoes,moccasins anc^Rhoes wm^^ls high^ân one inch are not permitted.Safety vest^^mpliant .with AN^^fc^Klass 2, having high visibility with ayellow-green bÂound anAô-inch reti^fcflective striping, shall be worn for all work onSEPTA^Bed propiW. within aflv public right-of-way, where exposed to vehicular

s or regulations.traffic,

a. Work

fety gl^^^compli^p&lth ANSI Z-87.1 having rigid side shields shall beworn by''Contractor ^Mainel foreye protection at ail times on the work site(s). Prescriptioneyewear shall^R meet the same requirements as described above, or equivalentêye protection (M" prescription glasses or contact lenses shall be utilized.

coved hea^p protection shall be worn in all designated areas identified by signsopeAna high-noise-level equipment. Contractor shall provide acceptable

tion for their employees as outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95.

ContractoPlhall provide acceptable respiratory protection for its employees as outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1926.103.

7. Contractor personnel shall wear long pants without cuffs and, at a minimum, shortsleeve shirts. Sleeveless shirts are prohibited.

within

quired by

territory^ require the use of an orange safety vest subject to




1.08

A.

B.

D.

E.

1.09

A.

8. Contractor personnel shall wear gloves where hand injuries are likely to occur, basedon the hazard present.

ACCIDENT AND INJURY REPORTING

Contractor is responsible for investigating and reporting onand incidents occurring in the course of its work. InvestigaHtimely manner, with reports making recommendations forA '̂rectivesimilar accidents or incidents.

Accidents and incidents include but are not limited to

1. Personal injury.

2. Property damage.

3. Near misses.

4. Actual or potential exposure(s) to toxic

5. Hazardous material spills and/or rq es.

6. Fires.

ork related accidents

shall bey::ompleted in ato prevent

At accident / incident locations

health, work shall be suspendthe appropriate SEPTA represei

Contractor must immediately notifyincidents that occur on SEPTA property

SEPTA reserves the^ht to conduct an ind^^ênt investigation of all accidents andincidents that occur^fcContract Job site(s)^ Contractor and Subcontractor employeesshall fully cooperate w^^^ch investigatior

e condit

til corr

are immediately dangerous to life ande actionsjere taken to the satisfaction of

EMERGENG

Contracto

tractor's

dures

Fire.

to Co

OCEDUm

ni estabj^ emergd^^pfocedures which shall be incorporated into Con-•safety p^ûbmitted tcÊPTA. Written guidelines describing such proce-liiclude..^frnot be linsl^gd to the following categories:

PTA Pr Manager for all accidents and

ees and/or SEPTA employees,

eneral public.rsons

Propertytelephone.

ge, including property of utilities, e.g.. gas, water, sewage, electrical,edestrian and vehicular routes.

Hazardous 0xic material spill, discharges and/or exposure.

evaciôn.

guidelines for emergency procedures shall be posted at the Job site(s) priorto the st^ôf actual construction. Posting shall include emergency telephone numbersand directions to and from the nearest hospital. Contractor shall have standing arrangements for the transportation and hospital treatment of any employees who may beinjured, are exposed to hazardous material, or who may become ill.

Contractor must discuss site emergency procedures at the beginning of the project site




work, with the addition of a new worker to the job site, and at least monthly with allpersonnel at tool box safety meetings. Any changes to the work site emergencyprocedures must be documented and employees. Subcontractors and the SEPTAProject Manager notified.

Contractor shall provide a fully equipped first aid kit at the project^^s). This kit will bemade available to the SEPTA Project Manager for their inspectw'and approval at anytime.

E. Contractor may not block or obstruct access to emergenckits, AED units, eyewash stations, fire extinguishing eîpformers, or emergency generators. Emergency eauipraM'mustrelocated by Contractor without permission from the S^Â Project

men as firs

ydrants,disconn

r.

F. SEPTA operational emergencies will be handledsentative present. This individual, designatedfor summoning the number of persons requinrecommended procedures.

nior SEPTA Ope^phs repre-ommander", is responsible

and assignment of all

1.10 PROTECTION OF SEPTA FACILITIE

A.

B.

C.

D.

1.11

B.

Contractor shall take all necessarynecessary to prevent injury to theof others. Contractor shall maintai

ated by the SEPTA Project Manager

Contractor shall be cognizant of andconduct operations in strict accordance with

autions provide protective measures asto SEPTA property or the property

measured good condition as evalu-

SEPTA shall be the s

facilities. SEPTA reserve

SEPTA'S facilities

scaffolding and/iProject ManagContractor st;^ûbmitof any worjsealed byappropriate

Befaceî^WDrkM:

ifety rules and regulations and

of protection ne^sary for the safe operation of itsptection at any time.to a ter this

e utilized by Contractor for temporaryout written permission from the SEPTA

A's facilities and/or structures is requested,EPTA's review and approval prior to the start

t to have the drawings and supporting calculationsSensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or

ization

iled planes the ri

Engineat no a fnal cost to SEPTA.

vicinity of an existing structure, the SEPTA Projectmay require submittal of a plan for stabilizing and

cture^êpared and sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed inpriate jurisdiction, at no additional cost to SEPTA.

TECT ON OF ISTING UTILITIES

n begins. Contractor must determine the location of all utility instal-not limited to sewer lines, telephone lines, fuel lines, underground

er lines, or any other underground installations that may be presentons.

Bef

lations"electric lin?during excav£

As per Pennsylvania Law Title 73 P.S., §176, et seq.. Contractor is required to notifyutilities prior to performing all excavations. Contractor shall be held responsible for anydamage done to any utility in the prosecution of the Work. Contractor shall exercise any




1.12

A.

precautions necessary to prevent damage in working underneath or adjacent to anyunderground structure. If it becomes necessary for a utility company, through emergency procedures or because of unforeseen conditions, to repair, reconstruct, relay orrelocate utilities within the project area, after work has commen^ by Contractor, thenthe said utility company and Contractor shall make suitable ar^Bements to overcomesuch interference. All work shall be accomplished at no ^®fonal cost or charge toSEPTA. No compensation shall be allowed Contractor forjydisruptica^ its Work. Ano-cost time extension may be granted in accordance wit^ê Contr^^B^ Contractor bySEPTA for the delay that has occurred.

When construction equipment axle loads exceed l^sns. shall p^^ê andwork from timber mats placed over existing und^Êund wal^^^ând^*er lines.SEPTA reserves the right to require additional ^^ction and/or p^^^jiMins sealedby a Professional Engineer licensed in the Cor^^Mvealth of Pennsyh

MATERIAL HANDLING AND STORAGi

General handling and storage of materi^

1. Material stored on-site must be ^Ked to prevent vandalsWm relocating debris ormaterial onto the right-of-way t^Krould ob^teuct passage of any SEPTA vehicles. Ifrequested by the SEPTA Pro^^ Manaae^feterial placed on the right of way mustbe removed by ContractoAfcediatel^Bôn notifi^tion. at no additional cost toSEPTA. At no time shall ar^^Mhai^R. materi^Bother articles be permitted toremain piled or assembled on I^^^Kd or on .^porms adjacent to any track at adistance of less than 10 feet from t^^fctrail J^^ch track.Where permitted to store materials on^^^^^treets. Contractor shall place suchmaterials in a sabred place in accordan^îth local jurisdictions so as to causeminimum obstru^^fca^traffic and publieisafetv. Contractor shall not place materialswithin 15 feiôf firi^^^^ts nor ob^fct drainage gutters and inlets. Contractorshall obtaiiAd pay for^^ûired s^îts relative to storage of materials.Materi

Potenti

mabe

building

for the^

teria s

zardous

each..j

^hall not be stored at the job site(s).

flammable materials on SEPTA property is restrictederial must be granted by the SEPTA Project Manager,

materials and hazardous waste must be stored in com-

h regulations. Flammable materials shall not be stored iner similar areas such as tunnels, underground rooms and

If hazardou^Jjbstances are present, including hazardous wastes, or if the potentialfor a hazar(Ss release exists. Contractor is responsible for following its site safety

covei^" policies and procedures to protect workers and the public from thebrds.

Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

Before chemicals can be brought onto any SEPTA property, copies of MaterialSafety Data Sheets and the quantity of each chemical must be provided to theSEPTA Project Manager for review and approval by SEPTA's System Safety andRisk Management Department.




1.13

A.

b. All MSDS must comply with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR1910.1200. All Contractor employees must be trained per the Hazard Communication Standard. Contractor is responsible for maintaining all MSDS used atthe work site(s).

Contractor is responsible for maintaining all disposal recorcustody records for hazardous or untested materials, andSEPTA Project Manager where applicable.

including chain ofcopies to the

WELDING, CUTTING AND OTHER HOT WORK

Hot work.

1. Gas or electric cutting, burning, or weldingguidelines of NFPA 51B, the Internationaland regulations, or the provisions below, whi

a. Contractor's Safety Officer must have aat the affected Job site(s).

b. Prime Contractor's Safety Offic(PAI) and complete the checktorch work. Contractor sh

Checklist" for this purposeto the SEPTA Project Manag

The SEPTA Project Manager shallwork at job site(s).

done in ac

federal, state,e restrictive.

version of NFPA 51B

act as a Permit /OTiorizing Individualrequirements of NFPA 51B for allrent copy of SEPTA's "Hot Work

fcomplete^hecklist shall be provided

hours in advance of any hot

3. Spark shields and ajfe watch must be posf^Wien executing hot work and for aperiod of at least fo^ûrs after all activityjias been completed. SEPTA reservesthe right to extei^ the^ftton of the fire vAfh for special circumstances. Asupplyof water and aia^Drove^^^înauisb^Kiall be readily available at the locationwhere the wo^Mto be done.

B. Compressed

1. Comprân uprigr

;vlindersi^

[d gas c

2. Regulators,lealssîiQX to

Anti-flashba

cutting torches

ers shall^ handled and properly supported and secured initioi^Pây from h^ôr flame sources.

and tor^ftsemblies must be in working order and checked foroc^Hallation. If a leak is discovered, the cylinder must be

vices must be installed on the fuel side of all gas and oxygen

a tunnel, underground station or other confined space, thecylinders shall be attended at all times. When not in use, oxygen

)ttles shall NOT be stored together.

5. Cylincf^^^Ht be labeled and stored according to compatibility with signs posted.a. All cylinder valves must be closed when cylinders are not in use and the hose

pressure bled down.

b. Cylinders that are not in use and/or being transported must have their caps inplace.




Oxygen and acetylene cylinders, empty or full, shall not be stored together. Fulloxygen cylinders must be separated from acetylene cylinders or other fuel-gascylinders or combustible materials a minimum distance of 20 feet or by a non-combustible barrier at least 5 feet high having a fire resislance rating of at leastone-half hour.

All oxygen and acetylene bottles must be remove,tunnels, underground stations and other confineworkday.

d store

aces a

outside of all

end of each

1.14 USE OF PROJECT SITE(S)

A. General housekeeping.

1. Contractor shall maintain its work area(s) i

2. Contractor is responsible for the prope.mable, excess and/or waste materials^secured on-site daily.

eriy manner

B.

d trash

of any hazardous, flam-must be removed or

3. On-site burning or burying of wa

4. All electrical equipment andelectrical cords or cords

immediately be removedwork site(s).

5. All electrical tools and equipment ni

Adverse weather conditions.

material shall not be p

free from damage. Frayed or cutlugs or missing ground prongs shall

hdered u^feable, and removed from the

itted.

1. Contractor shal

proper protection dthe public

2. Contractdi^hall at allweathe^^ as tofree.:^Vdamag

ENVIRO '̂Environmenta

Natura

2. Solid wast

Control oft

mus

damag

all snow and

secution of th

e at the project site(s) as required for therk, and to protect SEPTA employees and

and maintain adequate protection againstmaterials, equipment, apparatus, and fixtures

derations consist of but are not limited to the following

rces, mpjding air, water, and land,

posal.

substances, hazardous materials, and radiation.

hemical, physical and/or biological elements or agents that adverselyter ecological balances.

5. Du^^Ptrol.6. Noise control.

7. Degradation of the aesthetic use of the environment.

8. Historical, archaeological, and cultural resources.




B. General requirements.

1

C.

D.

2.

Contractor shall provide and maintain environmental protection as defined herein oras required by regulations, whichever is more restrictive.

Contractor's operation shall comply with all applicable federal,ordinances, and regulations pertaining to environmental prote^

e and local laws,

3. Contractor shall not use equipment from which factorynoise control devices have been removed, altered or nally or through lack of proper maintenance.

Protection of natural resources.

1. Natural resources, both within the project bound^yand outside tTi^^t&âêrma-nent Work, shall be preserved in their exis^^ôndition or be^^^pd to anequivalent of the existing condition upon com^Si^^ybe Work, as appêd by theSEPTA Project Manager. Contractor shal^^fine i^^îte construction activitiesto areas defined by the Contract Docum^s or as direct^^^ê Project Manager.

2. Debris or rubbish of any kind shall not^TOumoed onto the w^^pe(s) or roadways.

ution and

intentic

including paint splatters, cleaning,spillage during painting operatiorinjury to personnel, vessels, ajpedestrians. Devices shall beprevent such occurrences. Materilremoved at Contractor's expense.

3. Land Resources.

a. Except in area^îcated to be clearedw^ excavated. Contractor shall notremove, cut, de^^^kJure. or destroy^pes, shrubs, or vegetation. No ropes,cables or gi^ shal^^âstened or^^^hed to any existing nearby trees foranchoraae^^ss soeci^î^permij^ybv the SEPTA Project Manager. Wheresuch us^®)ermitted, Con^^tt^® be responsible for any resulting damage.

)ing and surface preparation chemicals and'Care sMibe taken to prevent damage and

Chicles bAo roadw^s, or areas accessible toid anAiaintained^^Contractor as required to

falling oj^poadways shall be promptly

All

to remaiiT

thall

f pestic

The

progra

Site burnin

Resourc

hazard

br herbicidîs not permitted unless approved in writing byanager.ând man made or natural landscape features that are

me ^Wed ordamaged by Contractor's equipment oropera-ire.^Wid restored to their original condition at Contractor's

Toject Manager shall approve the repair and restorationto itsIllation and after completion.

I|anykind, including ground vegetation, is not permitted.At all times, measures shall be taken to prevent oil, gasoline and

substances and pollutants from entering the ground, drainagetreams, and other local bodies of water.

Wildlifi^^^Purces: Contractor shall not disturb native habitat adjacent to theproject c^retruction area(s).

Erosion and Sedimentation Controls: Contractor shall conform to all applicable requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PaDEP) and theCounty where the project work is located, for erosion and sediment control measures to




prevent discharge into storm water discharge systems and active waterways.

Toxic Substances: Contractor shall comply with the Toxic Substance Control Act, P.L.94-469 (TSCA).

1. No toxic chemical substance, mixture, equipment, container^control agent shall be used except in accordance with alinterpreted by the rules and regulations of 40 CFR 761.

2. Any toxic chemical substance, mixture, equipmentdust control agent found stored within the projecreported to the SEPTA Project Manager in writi^^ndarea. The Project Manager shall make arrar^Phentsmaterials, and will ensure it is safe for Contra^^to continue w

F. Control and Disposal of Chemical and Sanitar

lant, coating, or dustisions of the TSCA as

1.

2. Contractor shall transport allmaterial, off the work site(^local requirements. Centreany material off-site. Waste nil

tamer

in the

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Trash shall be picked up and placed in-^ftainer^'^^toall be emptied on a regularschedule. Handling and disposal sh^be so conduc^^&.to prevent contaminationof the site and other areas, and shaifc)t be disposed of^Mtonds or burned on theright-of-way. On completion, th&^Kshall be left clean and^ natural condition.

ce, rubbi^Mfrid debris, including excess excavated"id dispp^ftf in corrmliance with federal, state and

lall ^^re a pernAh- license prior to transportingtall not b^®ied on the work site(s).

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b. Onlywet cutting of concrete block, concrete, and asphalt shall be permitted.

Contractor shall not cause or permit fugitive particulate matter to be emitted into the




outdoor atmosphere from any source such that emissions are visible beyond theproject property lines.

Contractor shall inspect all vehicles prior to their exiting the construction site(s). Dirt,soil, and rubble likely to be dislodged during transit shall be remj^d from the trucksand other vehicles prior to leaving the site(s).

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REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS & SAFETY 01060 – 1Addendum No. 1

SECTION 01060

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY OF WORK A. This Section specifies the safety and environmental requirements for Contractor person-

nel involved in construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects on SEPTA proper-ty. Contractor is required to ensure that all its employees, Subcontractors, Suppliers and Vendors comply with the provisions of this Section while on the work site(s), including Roadway Worker Protection safety training of ALL Contractor personnel prior to working on SEPTA property.

B. Contractor shall take every precaution necessary to ensure the safe access and egress of all SEPTA customers and employees, the safe and continuous operation of all SEPTA vehicles, the appropriate protection of the environment, as well as the safety and general welfare of the public at large. Under no circumstances is Contractor to block or restrict public or SEPTA entrances or the right-of-way of SEPTA vehicles without prior written approval of the SEPTA Project Manager.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS A. Section 01010 Summary of Work

B. Section 01065 Railroad Safety Requirements

C. Section 01067 Media Sharon Hill Safety Requirements

D. Section 01500 Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls

E. Section 01570 Maintenance and Protection of Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic

1.03 SUBMITTALS A. Employee and Site Safety Plan:

1. Contractor shall furnish a copy of its employee and site safety plan to the SEPTAProject Manager within 30 days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed. On-site workmay be prohibited and/or restricted until this plan has been reviewed and approvedby SEPTA.

2. Contractor’s employee and site safety program shall address all topics discussed inthis Specification Section, including but not be limited to the following topics:

a. OSHA requirements — written programs applicable to the scope of Work.

b. Required training, licensing or certification, and documentation of same.

c. Workers’ Compensation reporting.


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d. Accident and injury reporting.

e. Work site orientation — safety and health hazards present in the work assign-ment(s) and the general work area(s).

f. Site emergency procedures, including but not limited to:

i. Emergency contact information and telephone numbers.

ii. Emergency escape routes and evacuation meeting place(s).

iii. Location of nearest hospital, including directions from the work site with route maps.

g. Personal protective equipment (PPE).

h. Materials handling and disposal procedures, including hazardous materials.

i. “Hot work” procedures.

j. Drug and alcohol prohibitions and testing.

k. Public, SEPTA employee, and SEPTA passenger protections.

B. Written plan(s) for utilization of SEPTA’s facilities and/or structures for temporary scaf-folding and/or support of construction, if applicable. Refer to Article 1.10 Protection of SEPTA Facilities below.

C. MSDS for all chemicals used in the Work. Refer to Article 1.12 Material Handling and Storage below.

1.04 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS A. Compliance with governmental regulations.

1. Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with the regulations of all applicable occupational safety and health statutes and regulations of all applicable political jurisdictions where the Work is being performed, including those relating to the U.S. Department of Labor, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

2. Contractor shall conduct daily monitoring and document compliance with the require-ments set forth in this Document and those required by all applicable governmental agencies. This documentation shall be made available upon request of the SEPTA Project Manager.

a. The SEPTA Project Manager, other Authority employees and/or SEPTA’s third party consultant staff will monitor such compliance.

B. Drug and alcohol free environment.

1. Contractor is required by Agreement to maintain an alcohol and drug free environ-ment at the work location(s).

2. Contractor’s employee safety program shall describe how this Contract stipulation will be accomplished and maintained.

3. SEPTA reserves the right to restrict access to its property because of the inherent safety hazard to its employees and general public. Any person that constitutes a safety risk, in the opinion of the SEPTA Project Manager or other appropriate SEPTA



representative, shall be immediately removed and barred from SEPTA property.

C. All tobacco use is prohibited within the construction project limits and all areas subject to restrictions by SEPTA or by local, state and federal law. Smoking within SEPTA indoor facilities is prohibited.

D. Use of electronic devices at the work location(s).

1. All electronic devices must be turned OFF or placed in airplane mode when working within the fouling envelope of the right-of-way. To make or receive a cell phone call or otherwise utilize an electronic device, an individual must first step outside the fouling envelope of the right-of-way.

2. Contractor and its individual personnel are liable for all fines assessed by federal and/or state regulators for a violation of this regulation. Violation of this regulation can result in the individual being prohibited from working on the project.

3. Use of head phones, ear buds, etc. is prohibited while in a construction area.

E. Weapons: Firearms or any items classified as concealed weapons are prohibited on SEPTA property.

1.05 CONTRACTOR SAFETY OFFICER A. Contractor shall provide a designated Safety Officer who shall be responsible for all

safety related activities pertaining to the Work.

1. Contractor shall identify its Safety Officer to the SEPTA Project Manager prior to start of work at any job site(s). SEPTA reserves the right to require Contractor to provide a different Safety Officer, if the current Safety Officer is not fulfilling his/her duties to the satisfaction of the Project Manager.

2. The Safety Officer shall report all project accidents, safety incidents and/or on-the-job injuries immediately to the SEPTA Project Manager and provide all paperwork pertaining to such accidents / incidents / injuries to SEPTA within 24 hours or as required by the Project Manager.

3. The Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring that PPE is worn and/or utilized correctly by all Contractor employees while on the work site(s).

4. The Safety Officer is also responsible for all safety related activities of Subcontrac-tors, Suppliers and Vendors working at the job site(s).

1.06 SAFETY TRAINING OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL A. All Contractor personnel working on the job site(s) must receive the required SEPTA —

and Amtrak or other railroad if applicable — Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Safety Training for the affected mode(s) before performing any Contract work.

1. This training covers the rules and procedures for personnel and equipment working on SEPTA rights-of-way, including but not limited to working in or about stations, yards, tunnels, and on or adjacent to track rights-of-way.

2. Training for work on SEPTA Railroad Division project site(s) is separate from training for work on SEPTA Transit Division project site(s). Each individual employee must successfully complete the training appropriate to the paving location(s) where he/she will be working — both types of training as required.



a. Each RWP training class requires direct attendance at a one-day (8-hour) class, given at SEPTA’s headquarters building at 1234 Market St, Philadelphia, for all untrained personnel and those whose RWP training has lapsed. Personnel with current training may renew their certification annually by attending a half-day (4-hour) class, also conducted at SEPTA’s headquarters building.

b. While SEPTA does not charge any fees for this RWP training, all employee costs for training shall be Contractor’s responsibility.

3. All Contractor personnel who are present at the job site(s) at any time, including both Contractor personnel and employees of Contractor’s Subcontractors, Suppliers and Vendors, must have the appropriate RWP training.

4. SEPTA does not accept RWP training acquired from other railroad properties in lieu of SEPTA’s own training.

B. All personnel are required to wear or display their safety training ID card visibly on their person when at the job site(s), and to show their card to SEPTA representatives when requested.

1.07 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ( PPE ) A. Contractor shall supply and furnish all required personal protective equipment (PPE) for

its employees. Contractor personnel shall wear and/or utilize compliant safety equip-ment including but not limited to: hard hats; work shoes / boots; safety vests; safety glasses; and full body cover clothing, including flame retardant (FR) clothing where and when required.

B. Minimum PPE standards:

1. Hard hats compliant with ANSI Z89.1, Class E shall be worn at all times while on the work site.

2. Work shoes compliant with ASTM F2413-11 C75 / I75 shall have non-slip soles, with no metal plates or cleats on the soles or heels of shoes. Shoelaces will be kept short so they do not pose a tripping hazard. Athletic shoes, sandals, open-toed shoes, moccasins and/or shoes with heels higher than one inch are not permitted.

3. Safety vests compliant with ANSI 107, Class 2, having high visibility with a yellow-green background and two-inch retro-reflective striping, shall be worn for all work on SEPTA owned property, within any public right-of-way, where exposed to vehicular traffic, or otherwise required by rules or regulations.

a. Work in Amtrak territory will require the use of an orange safety vest subject to approval by Amtrak.

4. Safety glasses compliant with ANSI Z-87.1 having rigid side shields shall be worn by Contractor personnel for eye protection at all times on the work site(s). Prescription eyewear shall also meet the same requirements as described above, or equivalent eye protection over prescription glasses or contact lenses shall be utilized.

5. Approved hearing protection shall be worn in all designated areas identified by signs or when operating high-noise-level equipment. Contractor shall provide acceptable hearing protection for their employees as outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95.

6. Contractor shall provide acceptable respiratory protection for its employees as out-lined in OSHA 29 CFR 1926.103.



7. Contractor personnel shall wear long pants without cuffs and, at a minimum, short sleeve shirts. Sleeveless shirts are prohibited.

8. Contractor personnel shall wear gloves where hand injuries are likely to occur, based on the hazard present.

1.08 ACCIDENT AND INJURY REPORTING A. Contractor is responsible for investigating and reporting on all work related accidents

and incidents occurring in the course of its work. Investigations shall be completed in a timely manner, with reports making recommendations for corrective actions to prevent similar accidents or incidents.

B. Accidents and incidents include but are not limited to:

1. Personal injury.

2. Property damage.

3. Near misses.

4. Actual or potential exposure(s) to toxic substances.

5. Hazardous material spills and/or releases.

6. Fires.

C. At accident / incident locations where conditions are immediately dangerous to life and health, work shall be suspended until corrective actions are taken to the satisfaction of the appropriate SEPTA representative.

D. Contractor must immediately notify the SEPTA Project Manager for all accidents and incidents that occur on SEPTA property.

E. SEPTA reserves the right to conduct an independent investigation of all accidents and incidents that occur on Contract job site(s). Contractor and Subcontractor employees shall fully cooperate with such investigations.

1.09 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES A. Contractor shall establish emergency procedures which shall be incorporated into Con-

tractor’s site safety plan submitted to SEPTA. Written guidelines describing such proce-dures shall include but not be limited to the following categories:

1. Fire.

2. Injury to Contractor employees and/or SEPTA employees.

3. Injury to persons in the general public.

4. Property damage, including property of utilities, e.g., gas, water, sewage, electrical, telephone, or pedestrian and vehicular routes.

5. Hazardous / toxic material spill, discharges and/or exposure.

6. Site evacuation.

B. Copies of all guidelines for emergency procedures shall be posted at the job site(s) prior to the start of actual construction. Posting shall include emergency telephone numbers and directions to and from the nearest hospital. Contractor shall have standing arrange-ments for the transportation and hospital treatment of any employees who may be



injured, are exposed to hazardous material, or who may become ill.

C. Contractor must discuss site emergency procedures at the beginning of the project site work, with the addition of a new worker to the job site, and at least monthly with all personnel at tool box safety meetings. Any changes to the work site emergency procedures must be documented and employees, Subcontractors and the SEPTA Project Manager notified.

D. Contractor shall provide a fully equipped first aid kit at the project site(s). This kit will be made available to the SEPTA Project Manager for their inspection and approval at any time.

E. Contractor may not block or obstruct access to emergency equipment such as first aid kits, AED units, eyewash stations, fire extinguishing equipment, fire hydrants, trans-formers, or emergency generators. Emergency equipment must not be disconnected or relocated by Contractor without permission from the SEPTA Project Manager.

F. SEPTA operational emergencies will be handled by the senior SEPTA Operations repre-sentative present. This individual, designated the “Incident Commander”, is responsible for summoning the number of persons required by the situation and assignment of all recommended procedures.

1.10 PROTECTION OF SEPTA FACILITIES A. Contractor shall take all necessary precautions and provide protective measures as

necessary to prevent injury to the public and damage to SEPTA property or the property of others. Contractor shall maintain the protective measures in good condition as evalu-ated by the SEPTA Project Manager, until removal.

B. Contractor shall be cognizant of and bound by SEPTA's safety rules and regulations and conduct operations in strict accordance with same.

C. SEPTA shall be the sole judge of protection necessary for the safe operation of its facilities. SEPTA reserves the right to alter this protection at any time.

D. SEPTA’s facilities and/or structures shall not be utilized by Contractor for temporary scaffolding and/or support of construction without written permission from the SEPTA Project Manager. If such utilization of SEPTA’s facilities and/or structures is requested, Contractor shall submit a detailed plan for SEPTA’s review and approval prior to the start of any work. SEPTA reserves the right to have the drawings and supporting calculations sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or appropriate jurisdiction, at no additional cost to SEPTA.

E. Before any work is done in the vicinity of an existing structure, the SEPTA Project Manager must be notified and may require submittal of a plan for stabilizing and underpinning the structure, prepared and sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in Pennsylvania or appropriate jurisdiction, at no additional cost to SEPTA.

1.11 PROTECTION OF EXISTING UTILITIES A. Before any excavation begins, Contractor must determine the location of all utility instal-

lations such as but not limited to sewer lines, telephone lines, fuel lines, underground electric lines, water lines, or any other underground installations that may be present during excavations.

B. As per Pennsylvania Law Title 73 P.S., §176, et seq., Contractor is required to notify



utilities prior to performing all excavations. Contractor shall be held responsible for any damage done to any utility in the prosecution of the Work. Contractor shall exercise any precautions necessary to prevent damage in working underneath or adjacent to any underground structure. If it becomes necessary for a utility company, through emer-gency procedures or because of unforeseen conditions, to repair, reconstruct, relay or relocate utilities within the project area, after work has commenced by Contractor, then the said utility company and Contractor shall make suitable arrangements to overcome such interference. All work shall be accomplished at no additional cost or charge to SEPTA. No compensation shall be allowed Contractor for the disruption to its Work. A no-cost time extension may be granted in accordance with the Contract to Contractor by SEPTA for the delay that has occurred.

C. When construction equipment axle loads exceed 15 tons, Contractor shall provide and work from timber mats placed over existing underground water lines and sewer lines. SEPTA reserves the right to require additional protection and/or protection plans sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

1.12 MATERIAL HANDLING AND STORAGE A. General handling and storage of materials.

1. Material stored on-site must be secured to prevent vandals from relocating debris or material onto the right-of-way that would obstruct passage of any SEPTA vehicles. If requested by the SEPTA Project Manager, material placed on the right of way must be removed by Contractor immediately upon notification, at no additional cost to SEPTA. At no time shall any merchandise, material, or other articles be permitted to remain piled or assembled on the ground or on platforms adjacent to any track at a distance of less than 10 feet from the near rail of such track.

2. Where permitted to store materials on public streets, Contractor shall place such materials in a secured place in accordance with local jurisdictions so as to cause minimum obstruction to traffic and public safety. Contractor shall not place materials within 15 feet of fire hydrants nor obstruct drainage gutters and inlets. Contractor shall obtain and pay for all required permits relative to storage of materials.

3. Materials unnecessary for the Work shall not be stored at the job site(s).

B. Potentially hazardous materials.

1. The storage of hazardous and flammable materials on SEPTA property is restricted and permission for each material must be granted by the SEPTA Project Manager. Flammable and hazardous materials and hazardous waste must be stored in com-pliance with all applicable regulations. Flammable materials shall not be stored in confined spaces or other similar areas such as tunnels, underground rooms and building basements.

2. If hazardous substances are present, including hazardous wastes, or if the potential for a hazardous release exists, Contractor is responsible for following its site safety plan covering policies and procedures to protect workers and the public from the potential hazards.

3. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

a. Before any chemicals can be brought onto a SEPTA property, copies of Material Safety Data Sheets and the quantity of each chemical must be provided to the



SEPTA Project Manager for review and approval by SEPTA’s System Safety and Risk Management Department.

b. All MSDS must comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. All Contractor employees must be trained per the Hazard Commu-nication Standard. Contractor is responsible for maintaining all MSDS used at the work site(s).

4. Contractor is responsible for maintaining all disposal records, including chain of custody records for hazardous or untested materials, and providing copies to the SEPTA Project Manager where applicable.

1.13 WELDING, CUTTING AND OTHER HOT WORK A. Hot work.

1. Gas or electric cutting, burning, or welding shall be done in accordance with the guidelines of NFPA 51B, the International Fire Code, federal, state, and local rules and regulations, or the provisions below, whichever is more restrictive.

a. Contractor’s Safety Officer must have a copy of the current version of NFPA 51B at the affected job site(s).

b. Prime Contractor’s Safety Officer shall act as a Permit Authorizing Individual (PAI) and complete the checklist to fulfill the requirements of NFPA 51B for all torch work. Contractor shall obtain the current copy of SEPTA’s “Hot Work Checklist” for this purpose. A copy of each completed checklist shall be provided to the SEPTA Project Manager.

2. The SEPTA Project Manager shall be notified at least 48 hours in advance of any hot work at job site(s).

3. Spark shields and a fire watch must be posted when executing hot work and for a period of at least four hours after all activity has been completed. SEPTA reserves the right to extend the duration of the fire watch for special circumstances. A supply of water and an approved fire extinguisher shall be readily available at the location where the work is to be done.

B. Compressed gas cylinders.

1. Compressed gas cylinders shall be handled and properly supported and secured in an upright position away from heat or flame sources.

2. Regulators, hoses, and torch assemblies must be in working order and checked for leaks prior to initial use or installation. If a leak is discovered, the cylinder must be removed to a safe location.

3. Anti-flashback devices must be installed on the fuel side of all gas and oxygen cutting torches.

4. While in use in a tunnel, underground station or other confined space, the compressed gas cylinders shall be attended at all times. When not in use, oxygen and acetylene bottles shall NOT be stored together.

5. Cylinders must be labeled and stored according to compatibility with signs posted.

a. All cylinder valves must be closed when cylinders are not in use and the hose pressure bled down.



b. Cylinders that are not in use and/or being transported must have their caps in place.

c. Oxygen and acetylene cylinders, empty or full, shall not be stored together. Full oxygen cylinders must be separated from acetylene cylinders or other fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials a minimum distance of 20 feet or by a non-combustible barrier at least 5 feet high having a fire resistance rating of at least one-half hour.

d. All oxygen and acetylene bottles must be removed and stored outside of all tunnels, underground stations and other confined spaces at the end of each workday.

1.14 USE OF PROJECT SITE(S) A. General housekeeping.

1. Contractor shall maintain its work area(s) in an orderly manner.

2. Contractor is responsible for the proper and legal disposal of any hazardous, flam-mable, excess and/or waste materials and trash. All waste must be removed or secured on-site daily.

3. On-site burning or burying of waste or material shall not be permitted.

4. All electrical equipment and cords must be free from damage. Frayed or cut electrical cords or cords with damaged plugs or missing ground prongs shall immediately be removed from service, rendered unusable, and removed from the work site(s).

5. All electrical tools and equipment must be grounded.

B. Adverse weather conditions.

1. Contractor shall remove all snow and ice at the project site(s) as required for the proper protection and prosecution of the Work, and to protect SEPTA employees and the public.

2. Contractor shall at all times provide and maintain adequate protection against weather so as to preserve all Work, materials, equipment, apparatus, and fixtures free from damage.

1.15 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION A. Environmental protection considerations consist of but are not limited to the following

factors:

1. Natural resources, including air, water, and land.

2. Solid waste disposal.

3. Control of toxic substances, hazardous materials, and radiation.

4. Presence of chemical, physical and/or biological elements or agents that adversely affect and alter ecological balances.

5. Dust control.

6. Noise control.



7. Degradation of the aesthetic use of the environment.

8. Historical, archaeological, and cultural resources.

B. General requirements.

1. Contractor shall provide and maintain environmental protection as defined herein or as required by regulations, whichever is more restrictive.

2. Contractor's operation shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to environmental protection.

3. Contractor shall not use equipment from which factory installed anti-pollution and noise control devices have been removed, altered or rendered ineffective intention-ally or through lack of proper maintenance.

C. Protection of natural resources.

1. Natural resources, both within the project boundaries and outside the limits of perma-nent Work, shall be preserved in their existing condition or be restored to an equivalent of the existing condition upon completion of the Work, as approved by the SEPTA Project Manager. Contractor shall confine its on-site construction activities to areas defined by the Contract Documents or as directed by the Project Manager.

2. Debris or rubbish of any kind shall not be dumped onto the work site(s) or roadways, including paint splatters, cleaning, stripping and surface preparation chemicals and spillage during painting operations. Care shall be taken to prevent damage and injury to personnel, vessels, and vehicles using roadways, or areas accessible to pedestrians. Devices shall be provided and maintained by Contractor as required to prevent such occurrences. Material or items falling onto roadways shall be promptly removed at Contractor's expense.

3. Land Resources.

a. Except in areas indicated to be cleared or excavated, Contractor shall not remove, cut, deface, injure, or destroy trees, shrubs, or vegetation. No ropes, cables or guys shall be fastened or attached to any existing nearby trees for anchorage unless specifically permitted by the SEPTA Project Manager. Where such use is permitted, Contractor shall be responsible for any resulting damage.

b. The use of pesticides or herbicides is not permitted unless approved in writing by the SEPTA Project Manager.

c. All trees, vegetation and other man made or natural landscape features that are to remain and become scarred or damaged by Contractor's equipment or opera-tions shall be repaired and restored to their original condition at Contractor's expense. The SEPTA Project Manager shall approve the repair and restoration program prior to its initiation and after completion.

d. Site burning of any kind, including ground vegetation, is not permitted.

4. Water Resources: At all times, measures shall be taken to prevent oil, gasoline and other hazardous substances and pollutants from entering the ground, drainage areas, sewers, streams, and other local bodies of water.

5. Wildlife Resources: Contractor shall not disturb native habitat adjacent to the project construction area(s).



D. Erosion and Sedimentation Controls: Contractor shall conform to all applicable require-ments of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PaDEP) and the County where the project work is located, for erosion and sediment control measures to prevent discharge into storm water discharge systems and active waterways.

E. Toxic Substances: Contractor shall comply with the Toxic Substance Control Act, P.L. 94-469 (TSCA).

1. No toxic chemical substance, mixture, equipment, container, sealant, coating, or dust control agent shall be used except in accordance with all provisions of the TSCA as interpreted by the rules and regulations of 40 CFR 761.

2. Any toxic chemical substance, mixture, equipment, container, sealant, coating, or dust control agent found stored within the project area(s) shall be immediately reported to the SEPTA Project Manager in writing and work shall be stopped in the area. The Project Manager shall make arrangements for the removal of the toxic materials, and will ensure it is safe for Contractor to continue work.

F. Control and Disposal of Chemical and Sanitary Wastes.

1. Trash shall be picked up and placed in containers that shall be emptied on a regular schedule. Handling and disposal shall be so conducted as to prevent contamination of the site and other areas, and shall not be disposed of in wetlands or burned on the right-of-way. On completion, the area shall be left clean and in natural condition.

2. Contractor shall transport all waste, rubbish and debris, including excess excavated material, off the work site(s) and dispose of in compliance with federal, state and local requirements. Contractor shall secure a permit or license prior to transporting any material off-site. Waste materials shall not be burned on the work site(s).

3. Chemical waste shall be stored in corrosion-resistant containers, removed from the project site(s), and disposed of as necessary but not less frequently than monthly. Disposal of chemical waste shall be in accordance with standard established prac-tices as approved by the SEPTA Project Manager. Fueling and lubricating of equip-ment and motor vehicles on the work site(s) shall be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spills and evaporation. Lubricants to be discarded, including burned oil, shall be disposed of in accordance with approved procedures meeting federal, state and local regulations. For oil and hazardous material spills that may violate federal, state or local regulations, notify the Project Manager immediately.

G. Dust Control.

1. Airborne dust shall be minimized at all times, including non-working hours, week-ends and holidays. Soil at the site, station platforms, haul roads, and other areas disturbed by Contractor's operations and materials stockpiled for the project shall be treated with dust suppressors or covered to control dust.

2. Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of the National Emission Standards (40 CFR 61).

3. Permissible work methods.

a. Dry power brooming or air blowing shall not be permitted when and where air-borne dust might travel beyond the limits of SEPTA’s rights-of-way. Vacuuming, wet mopping, wet sweeping, or wet power brooming shall be used instead.



b. Only wet cutting of concrete block, concrete, and asphalt shall be permitted.

4. Contractor shall not cause or permit fugitive particulate matter to be emitted into the outdoor atmosphere from any source such that emissions are visible beyond the project property lines.

5. Contractor shall inspect all vehicles prior to their exiting the construction site(s). Dirt, soil, and rubble likely to be dislodged during transit shall be removed from the trucks and other vehicles prior to leaving the site(s).

6. Contractor shall ensure material that may become airborne is properly covered, while being transported on vehicles and/or equipment to and from the work site(s).

H. Noise Control: Contractor shall comply with OSHA Noise Standard 29 CFR 1910.95 and any local noise ordinances.

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