B026-45 Hubbard Park Splash Pad

The City of Meriden is looking for a contractor to furnish labor and materials for the construction of a Splash Pad located in Meriden's Hubbard Park.

Project Details

• Reference ID: B026-45
• Department: Parks
• Department Head: Chris Bourdon (Director)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-04-17T20:00:00.000Z
• Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-04-01T14:00:00.000Z — Hubbard Park (Pool Area) Parking Lot 999 West Main Street Meriden, CT 06451

Addenda

• Addendum #1 (released 2026-04-02T18:05:21.413Z) —

  Posting Sign in Sheet from April 1st, 2026 Mandatory Site Meeting.

• Addendum #2 (released 2026-04-20T16:12:11.622Z) —

  Erosion Control Plan Attached

• Addendum #3 (released 2026-04-21T18:06:55.043Z) —

  The Bid Due Date has been Extended to May 1st, 2026.

  Thank you

Evaluation Criteria

• SUMMARY —

  The City of Meriden is looking for a contractor to furnish labor and materials for the construction of a Splash Pad located in Meriden's Hubbard Park.

   

• SECTION 02100 - SITE PREPARATION —

  PART 1 -GENERAL

  1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

  A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

  1.2 SUMMARY 

  1. This Section includes the following items: 
  • Site layout lines and levels
  • Project Sign. 
  • Clearing and grubbing. 
  • Demolition and removals. 
  • Debris and waste material removal. 
  • Disposals. 
  • Tree pruning. 
  • Tree protection. 
  • Temporary construction fence. 

   

  2. Related Sections include the following: 
  • Division 2 Section 02300 “Earthwork”. 
  • Division 2 Section 02820 “Fencing”. 

   

  1.3 REFERENCES 

  1. State of Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Incidental Construction. 
  2. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
  3. National Arborist Association (AAA). 

  1.4 DEFINITIONS 

  A. Topsoil: Natural or cultivated surface-soil layer containing organic matter and sand, silt, and clay particles; friable, pervious, and black or a darker shade of brown, gray, or red than underlying subsoil; reasonably free of subsoil, clay lumps, gravel, and other objects more than 2 inches (50 mm) in diameter; and free of weeds, roots, and other deleterious materials 

  1.5 SUBMITTALS  

  A. Submit credentials for the following in accordance with the Conditions of Contract and Division 1 Section “Submittals". 

  • Arborist credentials of the ‘person’ who will perform the Work specified under this Section; include the State of Connecticut license information and at least three (3) references.                         

  1.6 COORDINATION 

  A. Thoroughly coordinate and schedule the Work of this Section with all trades involved to prevent interferences and in order to allow adequate time at the proper stage of construction to properly perform all the Work of this Section.

  1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS 

  1. Thoroughly coordinate all street and/or parking space closings and/or obstructions, including pavement and curbing removals with all governing authorities and utility companies. 
  2. The existing property lines and topographic contours noted on the drawings are given for the convenience of the Contractor. The Landscape Architect or Engineer and the Owner will not be responsible for interpretations or conclusions drawn by the Contractor.  Notify the Landscape Architect or Engineer immediately of any discrepancies in the existing property lines or existing topographic elevations. 
  3. The location of existing structures, utilities, storm drainage structures and piping are noted on the drawings but should not be relied upon.  Check and verify the location of all existing structures, utilities and piping prior to commencing work. 
  4. Call 811 (Call Before You Dig) and register before beginning any excavation at least two (2) working days prior to the start of construction. 
  5. Locate and identify existing underground and overhead electrical services and other utilities within contract limits. Provide adequate means of protection of utilities and services designated to remain. Repair utilities damaged during site work operations. 
  6. Perform site work operations and the removal of debris and waste materials to assure minimum interference with the streets. 
  7. Provide a temporary and lockable portable toilet for use by the workmen. Clean the sanitary facility once every two (2) weeks during the entire construction period. Remove the facility upon project completion. 
  8. Obtain written permission from governing authorities when required to obstruct the street or parking lot or parking spaces.  Provide alternate routes around obstructed traffic ways when required by governing authorities. Provide traffic control when and as required by the City of Meriden. All fees associated with permits and traffic control (police detail) shall be paid for by the contractor.   
  9. Remove all encumbrances which interfere with the proper fulfillment of the work without additional cost to the Owner.
  10. Salvable Improvements: Carefully remove items indicated to be salvaged and store on Owner's premises where indicated. 
  11. Control dust caused by work operations.  Dampen surfaces with water, as required, to control all dust. Comply with air pollution control regulations of governing authorities. Exercise every reasonable precaution throughout the life of the contract to minimize dust arising from construction operations, hauling, storage or demolition. 
  12. Protect existing and adjacent structures, pavement and utilities to remain from damage caused by work operations. Cost of repair or restoration of damage at the Contractor’s expense. Protect all bench marks, control points and Landscape Architecting reference points; re-establish if damaged or disturbed. 
  13. Protect and maintain benchmarks and survey control points from disturbance during construction.
  14. Failure on the part of the Landscape Architect or Engineer or his representative to disapprove work, in the course of work operations or during observation of the work, is not to be interpreted as acceptance of the work not in conformance with the specifications. Improper work and/or materials are to be corrected whenever discovered.                                              

      PART 2 -PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

  2.1 SEDIMENTATION CONTROL BALES, SEDIMENT CONTROL FENCE, PROJECT SIGNS AND SAFETY FENCE

   

  1. Sedimentation Control Bales and Sediment Control Fence shall conform to the requirement s of Section 2.18, 2.19 and 7.55 and Article M.04 of the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation “Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Incidental Construction”, including any supplements.
  2. Safety Fence shall be 6’ high, Chain Linked Fence per Section 02820 Fencing of these specifications. Posts shall be as specified by the manufacturer or as approved by the Landscape Architect.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

  PART 3 -EXECUTION

  3.1 EXAMINATION- SITE PREPARATION                                            

  1. Examine the areas and conditions where the site preparation is to be provided. Notify the Landscape Architect or Engineer, in writing, of conditions detrimental to the proper and timely completion of the work.  Do not proceed with the work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in an acceptable manner.

  3.2 SITE LAYOUT AND LEVELS

  1. Before removals, excavation, filling or rough grading operations are started; the work and site areas are to be completely staked out for the work of this Contract. Site layout lines and levels for the Work of this Contract are to be performed by a professional surveyor licensed by the State of Connecticut.  Establish and maintain control points and benchmarks.
  2. Site layout, lines and levels may be subject to possible modifications, whether by inaccuracies in existing grades or by other conditions. Except in the case of substantial increases in quantity of materials, authorized in writing by the Landscape Architect or Engineer, such modifications will not entitle the Contractor to additional compensation.

  3.3 PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION SIGNS 

  A. Before removals, excavation, filling or rough grading operations are started, construction signs conforming to Section 02100 site preparation of the specification shall be installed as shown on the plans or as approved by the Landscape Architect.

  3.4 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE 

  1. Before removals, excavation, filling or rough grading operations are started, the Contractor shall install a temporary construction gate around the project area as noted on the drawings. Install gate for direct  access of of the Parking lot of the Hubbard Park Playground.  
  2. Before removals, excavation, filling or rough grading operations are started; install a safety fence as shown on the Site Preparation Plans or as approved by the Landscape Architect or Engineer and as per the manufacturer’s recommendation.

  3.5 CLEARING AND GRUBBING 

  1. As soon as the work has been staked out, notify the Landscape Architect or Engineer so that their representative can designate and review all existing trees and vegetation to remain. Supply suitable tags of a permanent nature for identification purposes. Do not use paint for trees to remain. 
  2. Before removals, excavation, filling or rough grading operations are started; provide sedimentation erosion-control measures to prevent soil erosion and discharge of soil-bearing water runoff or airborne dust to adjacent properties, roadways and walkways before beginning clearing and grubbing activities. 
  3. Clear all areas within the contract limits of trees, shrubs, saplings, stumps, ground and tree vines, roots, brush, rubbish, stone walls and any other objectionable materials with the exception of those trees and
  4. Removal of trees and shrubs to include all grubbing and excavating, as necessary, to take out the entire root system. Do not bury stumps on the Owner’s property. Legally dispose of all stumps off of the Owner’s property. 
  5. Depressions caused by removal of stumps or roots shall be filled and compacted with material suitable for refilling and compacted as specified. 
  6. Use hand methods for grubbing brush, grass, weeds or vines inside the drip line of trees to remain. 

  3.6 TOPSOIL STRIPPING 

  1. Remove sod and grass before stripping topsoil.
  2. Strip topsoil to whatever depths are encountered in a manner to prevent intermingling with underlying subsoil or other waste materials. 
  • Strip surface soil of unsuitable topsoil, including trash, debris, weeds, roots, and other waste materials. 

  C. Stockpile topsoil materials away from edge of excavations without intermixing with subsoil. Grade and shape stockpiles to drain surface water. Cover to prevent windblown dust.

  • Limit height of topsoil stockpiles to 72 inches (1800 mm). .
  • Do not stockpile topsoil within drip line of remaining trees. 
  • Dispose of excess topsoil as specified for waste material disposal. 
  • Stockpile surplus topsoil and allow for re-spreading deeper topsoil 

  3.7 DEBRIS AND WASTE MATERIAL REMOVAL 

  A. Remove and properly dispose of all existing debris and waste materials including, but not limited to, metal, cars, garbage, tires, containers and their contents and any other materials deemed to be debris or waste materials by the Owner within the limits of the project.

  3.8 SITE DEMOLITION AND REMOVALS 

  1. Remove existing pavements, curbing and fencing where noted on the drawings for the completion of the Work of this Contract. Completely remove all existing foundations, abandoned utilities and all other items that interfere with new construction.
  2. Existing construction features are to be removed as required for the execution of the Work of this Contract. Such work is to be done in a manner to avoid any damage to the construction and finishes that are to remain and not to be demolished. Where new work is required to be built adjacent to or connected with existing construction, the existing construction is to be cut or removed and replaced with new construction to the extent required to solidly build and anchor the new work in place.  

  3.9 DISPOSALS

  1. Properly dispose of all materials and debris resulting from the clearing, demolition and removal operations. 
  2. Legally dispose of all materials and debris off of the Owner’s property. 
  3. Maintain all disposal routes clear, clean and free of debris. Keep all streets clean along the disposal routes. 
  4. On-site burning of combustible materials is not permitted. 
  5. Accumulation of materials for disposal is not permitted. Disposal is to be made as fast as materials accumulate. 
  6. Obtain all required and necessary permits or approvals for off-site disposals.  All associated fees to be paid for by the contractor.  

  3.10 TREE PRUNING 

  1. All pruning work to be performed by an experienced arborist licensed by the State of Connecticut. 
  2. Prune all existing deciduous trees along were noted on the drawings. 
  3. Pruning to follow Class 1 - Fine Pruning Standards of the National Arborist Association. 
  4. Prune each tree of all dead, dying, diseased, weak, interfering and objectionable branches, as well as selective thinning to lessen wind resistance. Removal of branches to include those on the main trunk, as well as those inside the leaf area.  Include removal of lower branches as directed by the Landscape Architect. 

  3.11 TREE PROTECTION 

  A. Equipment or materials are not to be parked or repaired within twenty feet (20') of the drip line (outer limit of branches) of any existing tree to remain. Do not stockpile or dump oil, grease, gasoline, concrete or other debris within thirty feet (30') of the drip line of any tree to remain. 

  B. Do not excavate within drip line of trees, unless otherwise indicated.

  C. Where excavation for new construction is required within drip line of trees, hand clear and excavate to minimize damage to root systems. Use narrow-tine spading forks, comb soil to expose roots, and cleanly cut roots as close to excavation as possible.

  • Cover exposed roots with burlap and water regularly. 
  • Temporarily support and protect roots from damage until they are permanently relocated and covered with soil. 
  • Coat cut faces of roots more than 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) in diameter with emulsified asphalt or other approved coating formulated for use on damaged plant tissues. 
  • Cover exposed roots with wet burlap to prevent roots from drying out. Backfill with soil as soon as possible.  

  D. Any tree damaged during construction is to be repaired by an Arborist licensed by the State of Connecticut.  Should any existing tree to remain be severely damaged or scarred during the construction process, such tree is to be replaced with a similar species of tree with a caliper of eight inches (8”) at breast height. 

   

• TIMELINE —

  Project Release Date:	March 24, 2026
  Pre-Bid Meeting (Mandatory):	April 1, 2026, 10:00am Hubbard Park (Pool Area) Parking Lot 999 West Main Street Meriden, CT 06451
  Question Submission Deadline:	April 17, 2026, 4:00pm
  Submission Deadline:	May 1, 2026, 11:00am

   

• SECTION 02300 -EARTHWORK —

  PART 1 -GENERAL 

  1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS 

  A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

  1.2 SUMMARY 

  1. This Section includes the following: 
  • Preparing subgrades for walks, pavements, lawns, and plantings. 
  • Granular fill base for concrete sidewalks, concrete slabs, 
  • Subsurface drainage backfill for walls and trenches. 
  • Excavating and backfilling trenches for buried mechanical and electrical utilities and pits for buried utility structures. 
  2. Related Sections include the following: 
  • Division 2 Section "Site Preparation" for site stripping, grubbing, removing topsoil, and protecting trees to remain.

  1.3 UNIT PRICES 

  1. Rock Measurement:  Volume of rock actually removed, measured in original position, but not to exceed the following: 
  • 24 inches (600 mm) outside of concrete forms other than at footings. 
  • 18 inches (450 mm) outside of concrete forms at footings. 
  • 6 inches (150 mm) outside of minimum required dimensions of concrete cast against grade. 
  • Outside dimensions of concrete walls indicated to be cast against rock without forms or exterior waterproofing treatments. 
  • 12 inches (300 mm) beneath pipe in trenches, and the greater of 24 inches (600 mm) wider than pipe or 42 inches (1065 mm) wide. 
  2. Unit prices for rock excavation include replacement with approved materials. 

  1.4 DEFINITIONS 

  1. Backfill: Soil materials used to fill an excavation. 
  • Initial Backfill: Backfill placed beside and over pipe in a trench, including haunches to support sides of pipe. 
  • Final Backfill: Backfill placed over initial backfill to fill a trench. 

  B. Processed Aggregate Base Course: Layer placed between the subbase course and concrete pavement.                                                                     

  C. Granular Fill: Layer placed between the excavated subgrade and the concrete pavement.                                                                                             

  D.  Bedding Material Course: Layer placed over the excavated subgrade in a trench before laying pipe.                                                                               

  E.  Borrow: Satisfactory soil imported from off-site for use as fill or backfill.                                                                                                                             

  F.  Drainage Course: Layer supporting slab-on-grade used to minimize capillary flow of pore water.                                                                                     

  G. Excavation:  Removal of material encountered above subgrade elevations.                           

  • Additional Excavation: Excavation below subgrade elevations as directed by Landscape Architect or Engineer. Additional excavation and replacement material will be paid for according to Contract provisions for changes in the Work. 
  • Bulk Excavation: Excavations more than 10 feet in width and pits more than 30 feet in either length or width.
  • Unauthorized Excavation: Excavation below subgrade elevations or beyond indicated dimensions without direction by Landscape Architect or Engineer.  Unauthorized excavation, as well as remedial work directed by Landscape Architect or Engineer, shall be without additional compensation.             

      H. Fill: Soil materials used to raise existing grades.                                                                                                                                                                 

  I.  Rock: Rock material in beds, ledges, unstratified masses, and conglomerate deposits and boulders of rock material exceeding 1 cu. yd. for bulk excavation or 3/4 cu. yd. for footing, trench, and pit excavation that cannot be removed by rock excavating equipment equivalent to the following in size and performance ratings, without systematic drilling, ram hammering, ripping, or blasting, when permitted:

  • Excavation of Footings, Trenches, and Pits: Late-model, track-mounted hydraulic excavator; equipped with a 42-inch- wide, short-tip-radius rock bucket; rated at not less than 120-hp flywheel power with bucket-curling force of not less than 25,000 lbf and stick-crowd force of not less than 18,700 lbf measured according to SAE J-1179.
  • Bulk Excavation: Late-model, track-mounted loader; rated at not less than 210-hp flywheel power and developing a minimum of 45,000-lbf breakout force; measured according to SAE J-732.

   J. Rock: Rock material in beds, ledges, unstratified masses, and conglomerate deposits and boulders of rock material 3/4 cu. yd. or more in volume that when tested by an independent geotechnical testing agency, according to ASTM D 1586, exceeds a standard penetration resistance of 100 blows/2 inches.

    K. Structures: Buildings, footings, foundations, retaining walls, slabs, tanks, curbs, mechanical and electrical appurtenances, or other man-made stationary features constructed above or below the ground surface.

      L. Structural Fill:  Layer placed over subgrade supporting footings and foundations where unsuitable materials exist.

    M. Subbase Course: Layer placed between the subgrade and the Processed Aggregate base course for bituminous concrete roadway pavement and bituminous concrete parking areas.

    N. Subgrade: Surface or elevation remaining after completing excavation, or top surface of a fill or backfill immediately below subbase, drainage fill, granular fill or topsoil materials.

    O. Degree of compaction: The degree of compaction is expressed as a percentage of maximum density obtained by test procedures according to  AASHTO T 180, Method D.

      P. Utilities include on-site underground pipes, conduits, ducts, and cables, as well as underground services within buildings.

      Q. 3/8” Stone: Layer placed under manholes and catch basins.

      R. 3/4” Stone: Pipe bedding and other miscellaneous uses.      

  1.5 SUBMITTALS 

  A. Product Data: For the following: 

  • Each type of plastic warning tape. 
  • Drainage fabric. 
  • Separation fabric. 
  2. Samples: For the following: 
  • 30-lb samples, sealed in airtight containers, of each proposed soil material from on-site or borrow sources. 
  • 12-by-12-inch sample of drainage fabric. 
  • 12-by-12-inch sample of separation fabric. 

  C. Material Test Reports: From a qualified testing agency indicating and interpreting test results for compliance of the following with requirements indicated: 

  • 1. Classification according to ASTM D 2487 of each on-site or borrow soil material proposed for fill and backfill. 
  • Laboratory compaction curve according to AASHTO T 180, Method D for each on-site or borrow soil material proposed for fill and backfill. 

   

  1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE 

  A. Geotechnical Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent testing agency qualified according to ASTM E 329 to conduct soil materials and rock-definition testing, as documented according to ASTM D 3740 and ASTM E 548. 

  1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS 

  1. Existing Utilities: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted in writing by the Landscape Architect or Engineer and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated: 
  • Notify Landscape Architect or Engineer not less than two days in advance of proposed utility interruptions. 
  • Do not proceed with utility interruptions without Landscape Architect's written permission. 
  • Contact utility-locator service for area where Project is located before excavating. 
  2. Demolish and completely remove from site existing underground utilities indicated to be removed. Coordinate with utility companies to shut off services if lines are active. 

  1.8 BUILDING AREA

  A. The area within limits of a minimum of 5 feet or to such greater dimensions as indicated on the drawings outside the exterior face of the building is herein defined as the building area.  All requirements for structure excavation and for fills and refills within the building area shall extend to these lines.

  1.9 PROTECTION

         A. Dewater when excavations are to some extent below existing groundwater levels and the site is subject to surface water and groundwater flow during the course of construction.

  • Control and pitch the grading to prevent water from running into the excavated areas or to prevent damage to other structures or work already accomplished.
  • The Contractor shall furnish all pumping and other dewatering equipment necessary to keep excavated area dry during construction.  The groundwater shall be pumped adequately so that the water table is maintained a minimum of 2 feet below the bottom of the excavation at all times.  Filters shall be used on the dewatering devices to prevent the removal of fines from the soil.  Water shall not be conducted onto adjacent property except in existing water courses.
  • Operations and Performance: Operate the dewatering system continuously, twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, until such time as construction work below existing water levels is complete, unless directed otherwise.  Measure and record the performance of the dewatering system at the same time each day by use of suitable observation wells or piezometers installed in conjunction with the dewatering system.  After placement of initial slabs and backfill, the water level may be allowed to rise, but at no time allow it to be higher than 1 foot below the prevailing level of excavation or backfill.

  1.10   ENGINEERING AND SURVEY WORK

  1. The Contractor shall engage the services of a Land Surveyor licensed in the state of Connecticut to stake the location and elevation of all site improvements, parking areas, catch basins, curbing, etc.
  2. Upon completion of the work the Contractor’s Land Surveyor shall furnish a certified topographic As-Built drawing showing the as-built location and elevation of all buildings, parking areas, driveways, landscape areas, utility locations, etc.

  PART 2 -PRODUCTS

  2.1 SOIL MATERIALS 

  1. General: Provide borrow soil materials when sufficient satisfactory soil materials are not available from excavations. 
  2. Satisfactory Soils: ASTM D 2487 soil classification groups GW, GP, GM, SW, SP, and SM, or a combination of these group symbols; free of rock or gravel larger than 3 inches (75 mm) in any dimension, debris, waste, frozen materials, vegetation, and other deleterious matter. 
  3. Unsatisfactory Soils: ASTM D 2487 soil classification groups GC, SC, ML, MH, CL, CH, OL, OH, and PT, or a combination of these group symbols. 
  • Unsatisfactory soils also include satisfactory soils not maintained within 2 percent of optimum moisture content at time of compaction. 

  D. Backfill and Fill: Satisfactory soil materials.

  E. Processed Aggregate Base:  Conforming to the requirements of Sub Articles M.05.01-1, M.05.01-2 and M.05.01-3 of the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation “Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Incidental Construction”, Form 819, including current supplemental.

  F. Subbase: Naturally or artificially graded mixture of natural or crushed gravel, crushed stone, and natural or crushed sand; conforming to the requirements of Sub Articles M.02.02, M.02.06 and sized to meet the requirements of Grading “A” of the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation “Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Incidental Construction”, Form 819, including current supplemental.

  G. Granular Fill:  Naturally or artificially graded mixture of natural or crushed gravel, crushed stone, and natural or crushed sand; conforming to the requirements of Sub Articles M.02.01-1, M.02.01-2, M.02.06 and sized to meet the requirements of Grading “C” of the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation “Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Incidental Construction”, Form 819, including current supplemental.

  H. Structural Fill: Naturally or artificially graded mixture of natural or crushed gravel, crushed stone, and natural or crushed sand; conforming to the requirements of ASTM D 422 and ASTM D 1140; with 50 to 100 percent passing a ¾” sieve and not more than 10 percent passing a No. 200 (0.075-mm) sieve.

  I. Engineered Fill: Naturally or artificially graded mixture of natural or crushed gravel, crushed stone, and natural or crushed sand; ASTM D 2940; with at least 90 percent passing a 1-1/2-inch (38-mm) sieve and not more than 12 percent passing a No. 200 sieve.

  J. Bedding Material:  Naturally or artificially graded mixture of natural or crushed gravel, crushed stone, and natural or crushed sand; conforming to the requirements of Sub Articles M.01.01 for No. 6 stone of the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation “Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Incidental Construction”, Form 819, including current supplemental.

  K. Drainage Fill: Washed, narrowly graded mixture of crushed stone, or crushed or uncrushed gravel; ASTM D 448; coarse-aggregate grading Size 57; with 100 percent passing a 1-1/2- inch (38-mm) sieve and 0 to 5 percent passing a No. 8 sieve.

  L. Filter Material: Narrowly graded mixture of natural or crushed gravel, or crushed stone and natural sand; ASTM D 448; coarse-aggregate grading Size 67; with 100 percent passing a 1-inch (25-mm) sieve and 0 to 5 percent passing a No. 4 sieve.

  M. Impervious Fill: Clayey gravel and sand mixture capable of compacting to a dense state.

  N. 3/8” Stone: Conforming to the requirements of Section M.01.01 for No.8 stone of the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation “Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Incidental Construction”, Form 819, including current supplemental

  O. 3/4" Stone: Conforming to the requirements of Section M.01.01 for No.6 stone of the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation “Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Incidental Construction”, Form 819, including current supplemental.

  P. Gravel shall be composed of hard, durable stone and coarse to fine sand, not frozen and free form loam and undesirable organic matter, containing no stone having any dimension greater than two-thirds (2/3) of the depth of layer to be compacted.  Gravel borrow or bank-run gravel shall conform to Article M.02 of the CONNDOT Standard Specification Form 819 and the following gradation requirements:

                                     % PASSING BY WEIGHT        U.S. STANDARD SIEVE SIZE

                                     3½"                                           100

                                     1½"                                          55-100

                                     No. 4                                         25-60

                                     No.40                                       5-25

                                    No. 200                                      0-5

  Q. Processed aggregate shall conform to the applicable requirements of CONNDOT Standard Specifications Form 814 section M.05 and shall have the following gradation:

                                     % PASSING BY WEIGHT        U.S. STANDARD SIEVE SIZE

                                     2¼"                                           100

                                     2"                                              95-100

                                     ¾"                                             50-75

                                     ¼"                                             25-45

      No. 40    5-20     No. 100    2-12

      No. 200    0-8

  R. Material for use as pipe bedding shall conform to the following requirements:

  •  It shall be sand or sandy soil all of which passes a 3/8" sieve and not more than ten percent (10%) passes a No. 200 sieve.

  2.2 ACCESSORIES 

  A. Detectable Warning Tape: Acid-and alkali-resistant polyethylene film warning tape manufactured for marking and identifying underground utilities, minimum 6 inches wide and 4 mils thick, continuously inscribed with a description of utility, with metallic core encased in a protective jacket for corrosion protection, detectable by metal detector when tape is buried up to 30 inches deep; colored as follows:

  • Red: Electric. 
  • Yellow: Gas, oil, steam, and dangerous materials. 
  • Orange: Telephone and other communications. 
  • Blue: Water systems. 
  • Green: Sewer systems. 

  PART 3 -EXECUTION 

  3.1 PREPARATION 

  1. Protect structures, utilities, sidewalks, pavements, and other facilities from damage caused by settlement, lateral movement, undermining, washout, and other hazards created by earthwork operations. 
  2. Protect subgrades and foundation soils against freezing temperatures or frost. Provide protective insulating materials as necessary. 
  3. Provide erosion-control measures to prevent erosion or displacement of soils and discharge of soil-bearing water runoff or airborne dust to adjacent properties and walkways. 

  3.2 DEWATERING 

  1. Prevent surface water and ground water from entering excavations, from ponding on prepared subgrades, and from flooding Project site and surrounding area. 
  2. Protect subgrades from softening, undermining, washout, and damage by rain or water accumulation. 
  • Reroute surface water runoff away from excavated areas.  Do not allow water to accumulate in excavations. Do not use excavated trenches as temporary drainage ditches. 
  • Install a dewatering system to keep subgrades dry and convey ground water away from excavations. Maintain until dewatering is no longer required. 

  3.3 EXPLOSIVES

  A. Explosives: Do not use explosives.

  3.4 EXCAVATION, GENERAL 

  A. Unclassified Excavation: Excavation to subgrade elevations regardless of the character of surface and subsurface conditions encountered, including rock, soil materials, and obstructions.

  • If excavated materials intended for fill and backfill include unsatisfactory soil materials and rock, replace with satisfactory soil materials.

  B. Classified Excavation: Excavation to subgrade elevations classified as earth and rock. Rock excavation will be paid for by adjusting the Contract Sum according to unit prices included in the Contract Documents.

  • Earth excavation includes excavating pavements and obstructions visible on surface; underground structures, utilities, and other items indicated to be removed; together with soil, boulders, and other materials not classified as rock or unauthorized excavation.

  A. Intermittent drilling; blasting, if permitted; ram hammering; or ripping of material not classified as rock excavation is earth excavation.

  • Rock excavation includes removal and disposal of rock.

  A. Do not excavate rock until it has been classified and cross-sectioned by Landscape Architect or Engineer.

  3.5 EXCAVATION FOR FOUNDATION AND STRUCTURES 

  A. Excavate to indicated elevations and dimensions within a tolerance of plus or minus 1 inch.  Extend excavations a sufficient distance from structures for placing and removing concrete formwork, for installing services and other construction, and for inspections.

  • Excavations for Footings and Foundations: Do not disturb bottom of excavation. Excavate by hand to final grade just before placing concrete reinforcement.  Trim bottoms to required lines and grades to leave solid base to receive other work.

  B. All soft, yielding materials, organic materials or other materials deemed to be unsuitable for subgrade below footings and foundations shall be removed and replaced with structural fill to the bottom of footing and foundation elevation. Holes and depressions made by the removal of material shall be compacted uniformly. The structural fill shall be compacted, in 8” lifts, to ninety-five percent (95%) maximum dry density at optimum moisture content.

  3.6 EXCAVATION FOR WALKS AND PAVEMENTS 

  A. Excavate surfaces under walks and pavements to indicated cross sections, elevations, and grades.  See Sections 02741 and 02751 for details on subbase and granular fill preparation.

  3.7 EXCAVATION FOR UTILITY TRENCHES 

  A. Excavate trenches to indicated gradients, lines, depths, and elevations.

  • Beyond building perimeter, excavate trenches to allow installation of top of pipe below frost line.

  B. Excavate trenches to uniform widths to provide a working clearance on each side of pipe or conduit. Excavate trench walls vertically from trench bottom to 12 inches higher than top of pipe or conduit, unless otherwise indicated.

  • Clearance: 12 inches on each side of pipe or conduit. 
  • Clearance: As indicated. 

  C. Trench Bottoms: Excavate and shape trench bottoms to provide uniform bearing and support of pipes and conduit. Shape subgrade to provide continuous support for bells, joints, and barrels of pipes and for joints, fittings, and bodies of conduits. Remove projecting stones and sharp objects along trench subgrade.

  • For pipes and conduit less than 6 inches in nominal diameter and flat-bottomed, multiple-duct conduit units, hand-excavate trench bottoms and support pipe and conduit on an undisturbed subgrade. 
  • For pipes and conduit 6 inches or larger in nominal diameter, shape bottom of trench to support bottom 90 degrees of pipe circumference. Fill depressions with tamped sand backfill. 
  • Excavate trenches 6 inches deeper than elevation required in rock or other unyielding bearing material to allow for bedding course. 

  D. Trench Bottoms: Excavate trenches 4 inches deeper than bottom of pipe elevation to allow for bedding course.  Hand excavate for bell of pipe.

  • Excavate trenches 6 inches deeper than elevation required in rock or other unyielding bearing material to allow for bedding course.

  3.8 APPROVAL OF SUBGRADE 

  A. Notify Landscape Architect or Engineer when excavations have reached required subgrade.

  B. If Landscape Architect or Engineer determines that unsatisfactory soil is present, continue excavation and replace with compacted backfill or fill material as directed.

  • Additional excavation and replacement material will be paid for according to Contract provisions for changes in the Work.

  C. Proof roll subgrade with heavy pneumatic-tired equipment to identify soft pockets and areas of excess yielding. Do not proof roll wet or saturated subgrades.

  D. Reconstruct subgrades damaged by freezing temperatures, frost, rain, accumulated water, or construction activities, as directed by Landscape Architect or Engineer.

  3.9 UNAUTHORIZED EXCAVATION

  A. Fill unauthorized excavation under foundations or wall footings by extending bottom elevation of concrete foundation or footing to excavation bottom, without altering top elevation. Lean concrete fill may be used when approved by Landscape Architect.

  • Fill unauthorized excavations under other construction or utility pipe as directed by Landscape Architect or Engineer.

  3.10 STORAGE OF SOIL MATERIALS 

  A. Stockpile borrow materials and satisfactory excavated soil materials. Stockpile soil materials without intermixing.  Place, grade, and shape stockpiles to drain surface water. Cover to prevent windblown dust. 

  • Stockpile soil materials away from edge of excavations. Do not store within drip line of remaining trees.

  3.11 BACKFILL 

   A. Place and compact backfill in excavations promptly, but not before completing the following:

  • Construction below finish grade including, where applicable, damp proofing, waterproofing, and perimeter insulation. 
  • Surveying locations of underground utilities for record documents. 
  • Inspecting and testing underground utilities. 
  • Removing concrete formwork. 
  • Removing trash and debris. 
  • Removing temporary shoring and bracing, and sheeting. 
  • Installing permanent or temporary horizontal bracing on horizontally supported walls. 

  3.12 UTILITY TRENCH BACKFILL

  1. Place and compact bedding course on trench bottoms and where indicated. Shape bedding course to provide continuous support for bells, joints, and barrels of pipes and for joints, fittings, and bodies of conduits. 
  2. Backfill trenches excavated under footings and within 18 inches of bottom of footings; fill with concrete to elevation of bottom of footings. 
  3. Provide 4-inch- thick, concrete-base slab support for piping or conduit less than 30 inches below surface of roadways.  After installing and testing, completely encase piping or conduit in a minimum of 4 inches of concrete before backfilling or placing roadway subbase. 
  4. Place and compact initial backfill of subbase material, free of particles larger than 1 inch, to a height of 12 inches over the utility pipe or conduit. 
  • Carefully compact material under pipe haunches and bring backfill evenly up on both sides and along the full length of utility piping or conduit to avoid damage or displacement of utility system. 

  E. Coordinate backfilling with utilities testing. 

  F. Fill voids with approved backfill materials while shoring and bracing, and as sheeting is removed

  G. Place and compact final backfill of satisfactory soil material to final subgrade. 

  H. Install warning tape directly above utilities, 12 inches below finished grade, except 6 inches below subgrade under pavements and slabs. 

  3.13 FILL

  1. Preparation: Remove vegetation, topsoil, debris, unsatisfactory soil materials, obstructions, and deleterious materials from ground surface before placing fills. 
  2. Plow, scarify, bench, or break up sloped surfaces steeper than 1 vertical to 4 horizontal so fill material will bond with existing material. 
  3. Place and compact fill material in layers to required elevations as follows: 
  • Under grass and planted areas, use satisfactory soil material. 
  • Under walks and pavements, use satisfactory soil material. 
  • Under steps and ramps, use Engineered fill. 
  • Under building slabs, use Engineered fill. 
  • Under footings and foundations, use Engineered fill. 

  3.14 MOISTURE CONTROL 

  A. Uniformly moisten or aerate subgrade and each subsequent fill or backfill layer before compaction to within 2 percent of optimum moisture content. 

  • Do not place backfill or fill material on surfaces that are muddy, frozen, or contain frost or ice. 
  • Remove and replace, or scarify and air-dry, otherwise satisfactory soil material that exceeds optimum moisture content by 2 percent and is too wet to compact to specified dry unit weight. 

  3.15 COMPACTION OF BACKFILLS AND FILLS 

  1. Place backfill and fill materials in layers not more than 8 inches in loose depth for material compacted by heavy compaction equipment, and not more than 4 inches in loose depth for material compacted by hand operated tampers. 
  2. Place backfill and fill materials evenly on all sides of structures to required elevations, and uniformly along the full length of each structure. 
  3. Compact soil to not less than the following percentages of maximum dry unit weight according to AASHTO T 180, Method D: 
  • Under bituminous concrete roadway pavement and bituminous concrete parking areas, scarify and recompact top 12 inches of existing subgrade and each layer of backfill or fill material at 95 percent. 
  • Under structures, foundations, footings, steps do not disturb the bottom of the excavation unless unsuitable soils are present, compact structural fill if required and each layer of backfill or fill material at 95 percent. 
  • Under concrete walkways, pads and plazas scarify and re-compact top 6 inches below subgrade and compact each layer of backfill or fill material at 95 percent. 
  • Under bituminous and stone dust paths, scarify and re-compact top 6 inches below subgrade and compact each layer of backfill or fill material at 95 percent. 
  • Under lawn or unpaved areas, scarify and re-compact top 6 inches below subgrade and compact each layer of backfill or fill material at 85 percent. 

  3.16 GRADING 

  1. General: Uniformly grade areas to a smooth surface, free from irregular surface changes. Comply with compaction requirements and grade to cross sections, lines, and elevations indicated. 
  • Provide a smooth transition between adjacent existing grades and new grades. 
  • Cut out soft spots, fill low spots, and trim high spots to comply with required surface tolerances. 
  2. Site Grading:  Slope grades to direct water away from buildings and to prevent ponding. Finish subgrades to required elevations within the following tolerances: 
  • Lawn or Unpaved Areas: Plus or minus 1 inch. 
  • Walks:  Plus or minus 1 inch. 
  • Pavements: Plus or minus 1/2 inch. 
  3. Grading inside Building Lines: Finish subgrade to a tolerance of 1/2 inch when tested with a 10-foot straightedge. 

  3.17 SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE 

  1. Underdrains:  Place a layer of drainage fabric around perimeter of drainage trench as indicated. Place a 4-inch course of ¾” stone material on drainage fabric to support drainage pipe. Backfill with ¾“stone in lifts no greater than 12 inches (300 mm) while bringing the geotextile fabric (filter fabric) up the side of the trench to the subgrade elevation.  At the subgrade elevation fold the geotextile fabric over the subgrade for a length of 6”. 
  • Compact each course of filter material to 95 percent of maximum dry unit weight according to AASHTO T 180, Method D. 

     B. Drainage Backfill: Place a 4-inch course of ¾” stone material on drainage fabric to support drainage pipe, a 12-inch course of ¾” stone material shall be used in rock. Carefully compact material under pipe haunches and bring ¾” stone material evenly up on both sides, to the width indicated, and along the full length and to 12 inches above the pipe crown of the drainage piping to avoid damage or displacement of pipe.

  • Compact each course of filter material to 95 percent of maximum dry density according to AASHTO T 180, Method D. 
  • Place and compact impervious fill material over drainage backfill to final subgrade. 

  3.18 SUBBASE AND BASE COURSES 

  1. Under pavements and walks, place subbase course on prepared subgrade and as follows: 
  • Place base course material over subbase. 
  • Compact subbase and base courses at optimum moisture content to required grades, lines, cross sections, and thickness to not less than 95 percent of maximum dry unit weight for bituminous concrete roadway pavement and bituminous concrete parking areas, concrete sidewalks, bituminous concrete sidewalks and stone dust paths, according to AASHTO T 180, Method D. 
  • Shape subbase and base to required crown elevations and cross-slope grades. 
  • When thickness of compacted subbase or base course is 6 inches or less, place materials in a single layer. 
  • When thickness of compacted subbase or base course exceeds 6 inches, place materials in equal layers, with no layer more than 6 inches thick or less than 3 inches thick when compacted. 
  2. Pavement Shoulders: Place shoulders along edges of subbase and base course to prevent lateral movement. Construct shoulders, at least 12 inches wide, of satisfactory soil materials and compact simultaneously with each subbase and base layer to not less than 95 percent of maximum dry unit weight according to AASHTO T 180, Method D. 

  3.19 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL 

  1. Testing Agency: Owner will engage a qualified independent geotechnical engineer testing agency to perform field quality-control testing. 
  2. Allow testing agency to inspect and test subgrades and each fill or backfill layer. Proceed with subsequent earthwork only after test results for previously completed work comply with requirements. 
  3. Footing Subgrade: At footing subgrades, at least one test of each soil stratum will be performed to verify design bearing capacities. Subsequent verification and approval of other footing subgrades may be based on a visual comparison of subgrade with tested subgrade when approved by the Landscape Architect or Engineer. 
  4. Testing agency will test compaction of soils in place according to ASTM D 1556, ASTM D 2167, ASTM D 2922, and ASTM D 2937, as applicable.  Tests will be performed at the following locations and frequencies: 
  • Paved and Building Slab Areas: At subgrade and at each compacted fill and backfill layer, at least one test for every 2000 sq. ft. or less of paved area or building slab, but in no case fewer than three tests. 
  • Foundation Wall Backfill: At each compacted backfill layer, at least one test for each 100 feet (30 m) or less of wall length, but no fewer than two tests. 
  • Trench Backfill:  At each compacted initial and final backfill layer, at least one test for each 150 feet or less of trench length, but no fewer than two tests. 

  E. When testing agency reports that subgrades, fills, or backfills have not achieved degree of compaction specified, scarify and moisten or aerate, or remove and replace soil to depth required; recompact and retest until specified compaction is obtained.

  3.20 PROTECTION 

  1. Protecting Graded Areas: Protect newly graded areas from traffic, freezing, and erosion.  Keep free of trash and debris. 
  2. Repair and reestablish grades to specified tolerances where completed or partially completed surfaces become eroded, rutted, settled, or where they lose compaction due to subsequent construction operations or weather conditions. 
  • Scarify or remove and replace soil material to depth as directed by Landscape Architect or Engineer; reshape and recompact. 
  3. Where settling occurs before Project correction period elapses, remove finished surfacing, backfill with additional soil material, compact, and reconstruct surfacing. 
  •  Restore appearance, quality, and condition of finished surfacing to match adjacent work, and eliminate evidence of restoration to the greatest extent possible. 

  3.21 DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AND WASTE MATERIALS 

  1. Disposal: Remove surplus satisfactory soil and waste material, including unsatisfactory soil, trash, and debris, and legally dispose of it in an EPA-approved landfill. 
  2. Disposal: Transport surplus satisfactory soil to designated storage areas on Owner's property. Stockpile or spread soil as directed by Architect. 
  •  Do not allow excavated materials to accumulate on-site. 
• SECTION 02510 -WATER DISTRIBUTION —

  PART 1 -GENERAL 

  1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS 

  A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 

  1.2 SUMMARY 

  A. This Section includes water service piping and specialties outside the building for the following: 

  •  Water service. 

  1.3 DEFINITIONS 

  A. Water Service: Exterior domestic-water piping. 

  1.4 GENERAL 

  A. Operation of Valves: Unless otherwise permitted valves shall not be operated by the Contractor.  Whenever the operation of a valve is necessary the Contractor shall make arrangements, a reasonable time in advance of the need, to have the utility company forces perform the operations. 

  1.5 SUBMITTALS 

  1. Product Data: For the following: 
  • Piping specialties. 
  • Valves and accessories. 
  • Water meters and accessories.
  • Back flow preventor.  
  2. Coordination Drawings: For piping and specialties including relation to other services in same area.  Show piping and specialty sizes and valves, meter and specialty locations, and elevations. 
  1. Field Quality-Control Test Reports:  From Contractor. 

  1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE 

  A. Product Options: Drawings indicate size, profiles, and dimensional requirements of piping and specialties and are based on the specific system indicated. 

  B. Regulatory Requirements:

  • Comply with requirements of utility company supplying water. Include tapping of water mains and backflow prevention. 
  • Comply with standards of authorities having jurisdiction for potable-water service piping, including materials, installation, testing, and disinfection. 
  • Comply with standards of authorities having jurisdiction for fire-suppression water-service piping, including materials, hose threads, installation, and testing. 

  C. Piping materials shall bear label, stamp, or other markings of specified testing agency.

  D. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.

  E. Comply with ASTM F 645 for selection, design, and installation of thermoplastic water piping.

  F. Comply with FM's "Approval Guide" or UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" for fire-service-main products.

  G. NFPA Compliance:  Comply with NFPA 24 for materials, installations, tests, flushing, and valve and hydrant supervision for fire-service-main piping for fire suppression.

  1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING 

  1. Preparation for Transport:  Prepare valves according to the following: 
  • Ensure that valves are dry and internally protected against rust and corrosion. 
  • Protect valves against damage to threaded ends and flange faces. 
  • Set valves in best position for handling.  Set valves closed to prevent rattling. 
  2. During Storage: Use precautions for valves, according to the following: 
  • Do not remove end protectors unless necessary for inspection; then reinstall for storage. 
  • Protect from weather. Store indoors and maintain temperature higher than ambient dew-point temperature.  Support off the ground or pavement in watertight enclosures when outdoor storage is necessary. 
  3. Handling: Use sling to handle valves if size requires handling by crane or lift. Rig valves to avoid damage to exposed parts. Do not use handwheels or stems as lifting or rigging points. 
  1. Deliver piping with factory-applied end caps.  Maintain end caps through shipping, storage, and handling to prevent pipe-end damage and to prevent entrance of dirt, debris, and moisture. 
  2. Protect stored piping from moisture and dirt. Elevate above grade. Do not exceed structural capacity of floor when storing inside. 
  3. Protect flanges, fittings, and specialties from moisture and dirt. 
  4. Store plastic piping protected from direct sunlight. Support to prevent sagging and bending. 

  1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS 

  A. Existing Utilities: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated: 

  • Notify Landscape Architect not less than two days in advance of proposed utility interruptions. 
  • Do not proceed with utility interruptions without Landscape Architect's written permission. 

  1.9 COORDINATION 

  A. Coordinate connection to water main with utility company. 

  PART 2 -PRODUCTS 

  2.1 MANUFACTURERS 

  A. In other Part 2 articles where subparagraph titles below introduce lists, the following requirements apply for product selection: 

  • Available Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the products specified. 
  • Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the products specified. 
  • Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the manufacturers specified. 
  • Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the manufacturers specified. 

  2.2 PIPING MATERIALS 

  1. Refer to Part 3 "Piping Applications" Article for applications of pipe, tube, fitting, and joining materials. 

  2.2.1 PVC PIPE AND FITTINGS 

  B. PVC, AWWA Pipe: AWWA C900, Class 150, with bell end with gasket and spigot end.

  • Comply with UL 1285 for fire-service mains if indicated. 
  • PVC Fabricated Fittings: AWWA C900, Class 150, with bell-and-spigot or double-bell ends.  Include elastomeric gasket in each bell. 
  • PVC Molded Fittings:  AWWA C907, Class 150, with bell-and-spigot or double-bell ends. Include elastomeric gasket in each bell. 
  • Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings:  AWWA C110, ductile- or gray-iron standard pattern or AWWA C153, ductile-iron compact pattern. 
  • Gaskets:  AWWA C111, rubber. 
  • Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings:  AWWA C110, ductile- or gray-iron standard pattern or AWWA C153, ductile-iron compact pattern. 
  • Glands, Gaskets, and Bolts: AWWA C111, ductile- or gray-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts. 

  2.3 BEDDING AND BACKFILL

  1. Bedding and backfill material shall be course sand conforming to the requirements of Section M.03.01.2 or fine gravel conforming to the requirements of Section M.01.013/8 of the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation “Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Incidental Construction”, Form 816, including current supplemental.

  2.4 JOINING MATERIALS 

  1. Where specified on the Plans or as directed by the Landscape Architect or Owner’s Project Representative, mechanical joint retainer glands shall be installed. Retained glands shall be specifically designed to fit standard mechanical joint bells with corrosion resistant, low alloy T-head bolts conforming to ANSI/AWWA C 111/A21.11 and ANSI/AWWA C 153/A21.53 of the latest revision. Retainer glands shall be manufactured of ductile iron conforming to ASTM A536-80 grade 60-42-10. Set screws shall be of hardened ductile iron and require the same torque in all sizes. Steel set screws are not permitted. These devices shall have a minimum 250 psi pressure rating with a minimum safety factor of 2:1 and shall be EBAA IRON, Inc. Series 1100 or approved equal. Glands shall be listed with Underwriters Laboratories and/or approved by Factory Mutual.

  2.5 CORROSION-PROTECTION ENCASEMENT FOR PIPING 

  1. Encasement for Underground Metal Piping: ASTM A 674 or AWWA C105, PE film, 0.008-inch (0.20-mm) minimum thickness, tube or sheet.

  2.6 GATE VALVES 

  1. The gate valves shall be resilient-seated gate valves (RSV) AWWA Standard C509, non-rising stem, zinc coated bolts and nuts, mechanical joint ends, “O” ring stem seal, iron body valves of the Metropolitan body type. The valves will be installed vertically in horizontal pipelines and shall open right (clockwise) and shall be furnished with a 2-inch operating nut.
  2. Exterior cast iron surfaces of valves, shall be shop painted with two coats of asphalt varnish in accordance with AWWA Standard C504. Interior surfaces shall be painted with AWWA approved epoxy paint.
  3. All valves shall be a product of a manufacturer having units of similar type, size, and service requirements successfully operating in municipal water works projects for a period of not less than five (5) years. 

  Valves shall be manufactured in the U.S.A. by one of the following or an approved equal: 

  • Manufacturers: 
  • Kennedy 
  • A. P. Smith 
  • Mueller Co.; Water Products Div. 

  2.7 GATE VALVE ACCESSORIES AND SPECIALTIES

  A. Valve Boxes: Comply with AWWA M44 for cast-iron valve boxes.  Include top section, adjustable extension of length required for depth of burial of valve, plug with lettering "WATER," bottom section with base of size to fit over valve, and approximately 5-inch- (125-mm-) diameter barrel. 

  • Operating Wrenches: Steel, tee-handle with one pointed end, stem of length to operate deepest buried valve, and socket matching valve operating nut. 

  2.8 CORPORATION VALVES AND CURB VALVES

  1. Manufacturers: 
  • Amcast Industrial Corporation; Lee Brass Co. 
  • Ford Meter Box Company, Inc. (The). 
  • Mueller Co.; Water Products Div. 
  • Jones, James Company. 
  • Master Meter, Inc. 
  • McDonald, A. Y. Mfg. Co. 
  • Red Hed Manufacturing Co. 
  2. Service-Saddle Assemblies:  Comply with AWWA C800.  Include saddle and valve compatible with tapping machine. 
  • Service Saddle: Copper alloy with seal and AWWA C800, threaded outlet for corporation valve. 
  • Corporation Valve: Bronze body and ground-key plug, with AWWA C800, threaded inlet and outlet matching service piping material. 
  • Manifold: Copper fitting with two to four inlets as required, with ends matching corporation valves and outlet matching service piping material. 

  C. Curb Valves: Comply with AWWA C800.  Include bronze body, ground-key plug or ball, and wide tee head, with inlet and outlet matching service piping material.

  D. Service Boxes for Curb Valves: Similar to AWWA M44 requirements for cast-iron valve boxes. Include cast-iron telescoping top section of length required for depth of burial of valve, plug with lettering "WATER," bottom section with base of size to fit over curb valve, and approximately 3-inch- (75-mm-) diameter barrel.

  • Shutoff Rods: Steel, tee-handle with one pointed end, stem of length to operate deepest buried valve, and slotted end matching curb valve. 

  2.9 WATER METERS

  1. Water meters shall meet the requirements of the Connecticut Water Company. 
  2. Meter pit box shall meet the requirements of the Connecticut Water Company. 

  3.0 BACKFLOW PREVENTOR  

  A. Backflow Preventor shall meet the requirements of the Connecticut Water Company.

  PART 3 -EXECUTION 

  3.1 EARTHWORK  

         A. Refer to Division 2 Section "Earthwork" for excavating, trenching, and backfilling. 

  3.2 PIPING APPLICATIONS 

  1. General: Use pipe, fittings, and joining methods for piping systems. 
  2. Transition couplings and special fittings with pressure ratings at least equal to piping pressure rating may be used in applications below, unless otherwise indicated. 
  3. Do not use flanges, unions, or keyed couplings for underground piping. 

  3.3 JOINT CONSTRUCTION 

  1. Make pipe joints according to the following: 
  • Ductile-Iron Piping, Gasketed Joints for Water-Service Piping:  AWWA C600 and AWWA M41. 
  • PVC Piping Gasketed Joints: Use joining materials according to AWWA C900.  Construct joints with elastomeric seals and lubricant according to ASTM D 2774 or ASTM D 3139 and pipe manufacturer's written instructions. 

  3.4 PIPING INSTALLATION 

  1. Water-Main Connection:  Arrange with utility company for tap of size and in location indicated in water main. 
  2. Bury piping with depth of cover over top at least 48 inches. 
  3. Extend water-service piping and connect to water-supply source in locations and pipe sizes indicated. 
  •  Terminate water-service piping at command center water piping systems are installed. Terminate piping with caps, plugs, or flanges as required for piping material. Make connections to command center water piping systems when those systems are installed. 

  E. Install underground piping with restrained joints at horizontal and vertical changes in direction. Use restrainedjoint piping, thrust blocks, anchors, tie-rods and clamps, and other supports. 

  F. Install PVC, AWWA pipe according to AWWA M23 and ASTM F 645.

  3.5 ANCHORAGE INSTALLATION 

  A. Install anchorages for tees, plugs and caps, bends, crosses, valves, and hydrant branches. Include anchorages for the following piping systems: 

  •  Gasketed-Joint, Ductile-Iron, Water-Service Piping: According to AWWA C600. 

  3.6 VALVE INSTALLATION 

  1. AWWA Gate Valves: Comply with AWWA C600 and AWWA M44.  Install each underground valve with stem pointing up and with valve box. 
  2. Corporation Valves and Curb Valves:  Install each underground curb valve with head pointed up and with service box. 

  3.7 WATER-METER INSTALLATION 

  A. Install water meters, piping, meter pits and specialties according to utility company's written requirements. 

  3.8 BACKFLOW PREVENTOR INSTALLATION 

  A. Install backflow preventor according to utility company's written requirements. 

  3.9 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL 

  1.  Piping Tests: Conduct piping tests before joints are covered and after thrust blocks have hardened sufficiently. Fill pipeline 24 hours before testing and apply test pressure to stabilize system. Use only potable water. 
  2. Hydrostatic Tests: Test at not less than 1-1/2 times working pressure for 2 hours. 
  • 1. Increase pressure in 50-psig increments and inspect each joint between increments. Hold at test pressure for 1 hour; decrease to 0 psig.  Slowly increase again to test pressure and hold for 1 more hour. Maximum allowable leakage is 2 quarts per hour per 100 joints.  Remake leaking joints with new materials and repeat test until leakage is within allowed limits. 

  C. Prepare reports of testing activities.

  3.10 IDENTIFICATION 

  A. Install continuous underground detectable warning tape during backfilling of trench for underground waterservice piping.  Locate below finished grade, directly over piping. See Division 2 Section "Earthwork" for underground warning tapes. 

  3.11 CLEANING 

  A. Clean and disinfect water-distribution piping as follows: 

  • Purge new water-distribution piping systems and parts of existing systems that have been altered, extended, or repaired before use. 
  • Use purging and disinfecting procedure prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction or, if method is not prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction, use procedure described in AWWA C651 or as described below: 
  • Fill system or part of system with water/chlorine solution containing at least 50 ppm of chlorine; isolate and allow to stand for 24 hours. 
  • Drain system or part of system of previous solution and refill with water/chlorine solution containing at least 200 ppm of chlorine; isolate and allow to stand for 3 hours. 
  • After standing time, flush system with clean, potable water until no chlorine remains in water coming from system. 
  • Submit water samples in sterile bottles to authorities having jurisdiction. Repeat procedure if biological examination shows evidence of contamination. 

  B. Prepare reports of purging and disinfecting activities.

   

• BIDDING PROCEDURES —

  The City will only be accepting electronic submissions of bids and proposals. Please submit electronic responses via the City eProcurement Portal: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct. By way of the eProcurement Portal, responses will be locked and digitally encrypted until the submission deadline passes. Bids are due for submission no later than 11:00 am, Friday, May 1, 2026.

• SECTION 334100 -STORM DRAINAGE —

  PART 1 -GENERAL

  1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS 

  A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 

  1.2 SUMMARY 

  1. This Section includes storm drainage for the site. 
  2. Modified riprap/ river jacks
  3. On site infiltration System  

  1.3 DEFINITIONS 

  1. HDPE:  High Density Polyethylene plastic. 
  2. PVC: Polyvinyl chloride plastic. 

  1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 

  A. Gravity-Flow, Nonpressure-Piping Pressure Ratings:  At least equal to system test pressure. 

  1.5 SUBMITTALS 

  1. Product Data: For the following: 
  • ADS single wall, perforated, flexible pipe with sock or approved equal. 
  • PVC pipe as shown on the drawings. 
  • Yard Drains 
  • Infiltration System

  B. Coordination Drawings: Show manholes and other structures, pipe sizes, locations, and elevations. Include details of underground structures and connections. Show other piping in same trench and clearances from sewerage system piping.  Indicate interface and spatial relationship between piping and proximate structures. 

  C. Coordination Profile Drawings: Show system piping in elevation. Draw profiles at horizontal scale of not less than 1-inch equals 50 feet (1:500) and vertical scale of not less than 1-inch equals 5 feet (1:50).  Indicate underground structures and pipe. Show types, sizes, materials, and elevations of other utilities crossing system piping. 

  D. Design Mix Reports and Calculations:  For each class of cast-in-place concrete. 

  E. Field Test Reports: Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with performance requirements. 

  1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING 

  1. Do not store plastic structures, pipe, and fittings in direct sunlight. 
  2. Protect pipe, pipe fittings, and seals from dirt and damage. 

  1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS 

  1. Site Information: Perform site survey, research public utility records, and verify existing utility locations. 
  2. Locate existing structures and piping to be closed and abandoned. 
  3. Existing Utilities: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated: 
  • Notify Engineer or Landscape Architect not less than two days in advance of proposed utility interruptions. 
  • Do not proceed with utility interruptions without Engineer or Landscape Architect's written permission. 

   

  PART 2 -PRODUCTS 

  2.1 MANUFACTURERS 

  A. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: 

  • ADS Pipe 
  • Nyloplast Inline Drains
  • Or approved equal

  2.2 PIPES AND FITTINGS 

  A. High Density Polyethylene Plastic Pipe: Flexible, pre-fabricated, round pipe: AASHTO M 252, ASTM F 405 and ASTM F 606, single wall pipe as manufactured by ADS or approved equal. 

  • 1. Soiltight Couplings: AASHTO M 294, corrugated, matching pipe and fittings to form soil tight joints.  B. Perforated, PVC Sewer Pipe and Fittings: ASTM D 2729, bell and spigot ends for loose joints. 

  2.3 BEDDING AND BACKFILL MATERIAL

  1. Bedding for HDPE and PVC shall be ¾” crushed stone conforming to the requirements of Section M.01.01 for No.6 stone of the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation “Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Incidental Construction”, Form 816, including current supplemental. 
  2. Bedding for RCP shall be ¾” crushed stone conforming to the requirements of Section M.01.01 for No.6 stone of the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation “Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Incidental Construction”, Form 816, including current supplemental. 

  2.4 GEOTEXTILE FABRIC 

  A. Drainage Fabric: Nonwoven geotextile, specifically manufactured as a drainage geotextile; made from polyolefins, polyesters, or polyamides; and with the following minimum properties determined according to ASTM D 4759 and referenced standard test methods: 

  • Grab Tensile Strength: 110 lbf (490 N); ASTM D 4632. 
  • Tear Strength: 40 lbf (178 N); ASTM D 4533. 
  • Puncture Resistance:  50 lbf (222 N); ASTM D 4833. 
  • Water Flow Rate: 150 gpm per sq. ft. (100 L/s per sq. m); ASTM D 4491. 
  • Apparent Opening Size: No. 50 (0.3 mm); ASTM D 4751. 

  Available styles are flat and sock. 

  2.5 YARD DRAINS 

  A. Molded PVC body (ASTM D 1784) with ductile iron grate (ASTM A-48-43) suitable for H-10 loading, as manufactured by Nyloplast Inline Drains, or approved equal.            

  2.6 CONCRETE 

  1. General: Cast-in-place concrete according to ACI 318, ACI 350R, and the following: 
  • Cement: ASTM C 150, Type II. 
  • Fine Aggregate: ASTM C 33, sand. 
  • Coarse Aggregate: ASTM C 33, crushed gravel. 
  1. 1. 1. Water: Potable. 

  B. Portland Cement Design Mix: 4000 psi (27.6 MPa) minimum, with 0.45 maximum water cementitious ratio.

  • Reinforcement Fabric:  ASTM A 185, steel, welded wire fabric, plain. 
  • Reinforcement Bars: ASTM A 615/A 615M, Grade 60 (Grade 420), deformed steel. 

  2.7 PIPE OUTLETS/INLETS 

  1. Riprap Slope: Modified riprap with cement grout. The Modified Riprap shall conform to the requirements of Section 7.03 and Article M.12.02 of the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation “Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Incidental Construction”, Form 819, including current supplement. 
  2. Modified Riprap Apron:  Modified riprap. The Modified Riprap shall conform to the requirements of Section 7.03 and Article M.12.02 of the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation “Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Incidental Construction”, Form 819, including current supplement. 

  2.8 INFILTRATION SYSTEM 

  1. Infiltration System: shall be STORNTECH SC-740 or approved equal.  Chambers shall be arch shaped and shall be manufactured from virgin, impact-modified polypropylene. Chambers shall meet ASTM F2418-16a, “standard specifications for polypropylene corrugated wall stormwater collection chambers.  Chamber rows shall provide continuous, unobstructed internal space with no internal supports that would impede flow or limit access for inspection. 
  2. The structural design of the chambers, the structural backfill, and the installation requirements shall ensure that load factors specified in the ASHTO LRFD bridge design specification, sections 12.12 are met for: 1) long configurations shall include:1) instantaneous (<1 min) AASHTO design truck level load on minimum cover 2) maximum permanent (75-YR) cover load and 3) allowable cover with parked (1 week) AASHTO design truck. 

  PART 3 -EXECUTION 

  3.1 EARTHWORK 

  A. Excavating, trenching, and backfilling are specified in Division 2 Section "Earthwork." 

  3.2 IDENTIFICATION 

  A. Materials and their installation are specified in Division 2 Section "Earthwork."  Arrange for installing green warning tapes directly over piping and at outside edges of underground structures.

  • Use warning tape or detectable warning tape over ferrous piping. 
  • Use detectable warning tape over nonferrous piping and over edges of underground structures.

  3.3 INSTALLATION, GENERAL

  1. General Locations and Arrangements: Drawing plans and details indicate general location and arrangement of underground storm drainage piping. Location and arrangement of piping layout take design considerations into account. Install piping as indicated, to extent practical. 
  2. Install piping beginning at low point, true to grades and alignment indicated with unbroken continuity of invert. Place bell ends of piping facing upstream. Install gaskets, seals, sleeves, and couplings according to manufacturer's written instructions for use of lubricants, cements, and other installation requirements.  Maintain swab or drag in line, and pull past each joint as it is completed. 
  3. Use manholes for changes in direction, unless fittings are indicated. Use fittings for branch connections, unless direct tap into existing sewer is indicated. 
  4. Use proper size increasers, reducers, and couplings where different sizes or materials of pipes and fittings are connected. Reducing size of piping in direction of flow is prohibited. 

  3.4 PIPE JOINT CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION

  1. General: Join and install pipe and fittings according to installations indicated. 
  2. HDPE Pipe and Fittings:  As follows: 
  • Join pipe, tubing, and fittings with couplings for soiltight joints according to manufacturer's written instructions. 
  • Install according to ASTM D 2321 and manufacturer's written instructions. 
  • Install corrugated piping according to the Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe Association's "Recommended Installation Practices for Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings." 
  3. Join piping made of different materials or dimensions with couplings made for this application.  Use couplings that are compatible with and that fit both systems' materials and dimensions. 

  3.5 YARD DRAIN INSTALLATION 

  1. Construct yard drains as indicated on the plans and as per the manufacture’s recommendations.

  3.6 INFILTRATION SYSTEM INSTALLATION 

  1. Construct infiltration system as indicated on the plans and as per the manufacture’s recommendations and in accordance with STORMTEC SC-310/SC-740/DC-780 construction Guide.
  2. Contractor to have a licensed state of Connecticut Professional Engineer review and stamp shop drawings
  3. Chambers are not to be backfilled with a dozer or an excavator situated over the chambers. Recommended back fill methods are1) stone shooter located off the chambers, 2) backfill as rows are built using an excavator the foundation stone or subgrade, or 3) backfilled from outside the excavation using a long boom hoe or excavator.  

  3.7 CONCRETE PLACEMENT 

  A. Place cast-in-place concrete according to ACI 318 and ACI 350R.

  3.8 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL 

  1. Clear interior of piping and structures of dirt and superfluous material as work progresses. Maintain swab or drag in piping, and pull past each joint as it is completed. 
  • In large, accessible piping, brushes and brooms may be used for cleaning. 
  • Place plug in end of incomplete piping at end of day and when work stops. 
  • Flush piping between manholes and other structures to remove collected debris, if required by authorities having jurisdiction. 
  2. Inspect interior of piping to determine whether line displacement or other damage has occurred. Inspect after approximately 24 inches of backfill is in place, and again at completion of Project. 
  • Submit separate reports for each system inspection. 
  • Defects requiring correction include the following: 
  • Alignment: Less than full diameter of inside of pipe is visible between structures. 
  • Deflection: Flexible piping with deflection that prevents passage of ball or cylinder of size not less than 92.5 percent of piping diameter. 
  • Crushed, broken, cracked, or otherwise damaged piping. 
  • Infiltration: Water leakage into piping. 
  • Exfiltration: Water leakage from or around piping. 
  • Replace defective piping using new materials, and repeat inspections until defects are within allowances specified. 
  • Reinspect and repeat procedure until results are satisfactory. 
  3. Test new piping systems, and parts of existing systems that have been altered, extended, or repaired, for leaks and defects. 
  • Do not enclose, cover, or put into service before inspection and approval. 
  • Test completed piping systems according to authorities having jurisdiction. 
  • Schedule tests and inspections by authorities having jurisdiction with at least 24 hours' advance notice. 
  • Submit separate reports for each test. 
  • Leaks and loss in test pressure constitute defects that must be repaired. 
  • Replace leaking piping using new materials, and repeat testing until leakage is within allowances specified. 
• BIDS —

  Bids are to be submitted as follows:.

  a. Bids must be made out and signed in the corporate, or other, name of Bidder, and must be fully and properly executed by an authorized person.

  b. The City of Meriden, CT will only be accepting electronic submissions of the enclosed bid sheet via the City eProcurement portal partner, OpenGov: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct.

  c. Bids received later than the time and date specified will not be considered.

  d. Amendments to or withdrawal of bids received later than the date and time set forth in the bid opening will not be considered.

• SECTION 02880 - MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT —

  PART 1 -GENERAL

  1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS 

  A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 

  1.2 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 

  A. Provide materials which do not contain asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls or any other hazardous materials. 

  1.3 SUMMARY 

  1. This Section includes the following items: 
  •  Waterplay Equipment 
  2. Related Sections include the following: 
  • Division 2 Section 02300 “Earthwork” for topsoil stripping and stockpiling, for excavation, filling and rough grading required to establish subgrade elevations shown on the drawings. 
  • Division 2 Section 02751 “Concrete Pavement”. 

  1.4 DEFINITIONS 

  1. Finish Grade: Top surface elevation of the pavements or topsoil spread for turf areas. 
  2. Subgrade: Top surface of the subsoil after completion of excavation or filling procedures that is immediately beneath the topsoil, skinned infield mixture or aggregate base course for site pavements. 
  3. Subsoil: Soil which comprises the subgrade areas beneath the topsoil or aggregate base course for site pavements. 

  1.5 SUBMITTALS 

  A. Submit manufacturer’s product literature for the following in accordance with the Conditions of Contract and Division 1 Section “Submittals”: 

  • WaterPlay Equipment 

  C. Submit the following shop drawings in accordance with the Conditions of Contract and Division 1 Section “Submittals.” 

  •  WaterPlay Equipment

  1.6 REFERENCES 

  1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). 
  2. Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT). 

  1.7 COORDINATION 

  A. Thoroughly coordinate and schedule the Work of this Section with all trades involved to prevent interferences and in order to allow adequate time at the proper stage of construction to properly perform all the Work of this Section. 

  1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE 

  1. Provide quality installers who are thoroughly trained and experienced in the skills to install the Work of this Section and who will have qualified superintendents present, at all times, during the installations. 
  2. Throughout the specifications, types of products may be specified by the manufacturer’s or the supplier’s name in order to establish standards of quality and performance and not for the purpose of limiting competition; unless specifically stated otherwise, assume the phrase “or equal”, except that the burden is upon the Contractor to prove such equality with supporting data or samples to permit a fair evaluation with respect to quality, serviceability and warranty. 
  3. Prior to substantial completion of the project, submit a written statement that certifies that all products and materials installed complies in all aspects with the drawings and specifications. Certification is to be signed and dated by the Contractor.
  4. Failure on the part of the Landscape Architect or his representative to disapprove work, in the course of work operations or during observation of the work, is not to be interpreted as acceptance of the work not in conformance with the specifications.  Improper work and/or materials are to be corrected whenever discovered. 

  PART 2 - PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS

  2.1 PRODUCTS

  A. WaterPlay Equipment supplied by the contractor and manufactured by Vortex Aquatic Structures 508-404-7190 or approved equal. The Equipment includes;

  • One (1) Smart Point No.1 VOR 1910
  • One (1) Foaming Geyser No. 2 VOR 8084 
  • One (1) Hop No. 1 VOR 7133
  • One (1) Spray Link Bloom VOR 3006
  • One (1) SprayLink Team N0.1 VOR 3059
  • One (1) SprayLink Curve VOR 3056
  • One (1) SprayLink Tunnel No.2 VOR 3055
  • Two (2) SprayLink Jet No.2 VOR 3001

  2.3 MATERIALS 

  A. Poured-in-Place Concrete:  Air-entrained, ready-mixed, concrete having a minimum compressive strength of 4000 p.s.i. at 28 days conforming to materials as specified in the Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Incidental Construction Form 814A, 1995 Edition and latest addenda. 

  PART 3 -EXECUTION  

  3.1 EXAMINATION 

  A. Examine the areas and conditions where miscellaneous site improvements are to be installed and notify the Landscape Architect, in writing, of conditions detrimental to the proper and timely completion of the work; do not proceed with the work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in an acceptable manner. 

  3.2 WATERPLAY EQUIPMENT

  A. Install were noted and as detailed on the drawings.  Assemble each water play feature as specifically recommended by the water play manufacturer.  Install all electric and water service coordinate with local utilities for details.  All water play equipment shall be properly grounded per local electric codes.  Coordinate backflow preventer with the local water company.

  B. Refer to Section 033000 for concrete pavement installation.

  C. In ground mounted and set properly - sized expansion anchor bolts in proper position as recommended by the manufacturer.

  3.3 CLEAN-UP AND PROTECTION 

  1. Upon completion of all Work of this Section, remove and dispose of all excess materials resulting from the work operations of this Section. 
  2. Accumulation of materials for disposal is not permitted.  Disposal is to be made as fast as materials accumulated.  Legally dispose of materials off of the Owner’s property. 
  3. Adequately protect all adjacent surfaces and restore to the original condition all damages resulting from work operations of this Section. 
• EXAMINATION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS —

  Bidders are to examine all documents and visit the site in order to make a thorough examination of the conditions so that the bidder may familiarize itself with all of the existing requirements, conditions, and difficulties that will affect the execution of the work in order to determine the amount of work necessary to carry out the true intent of the specifications and work shown on the drawings.

  The City of Meriden and its agents do not have any responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or sufficiency of any bid document obtained from any other source other than from the City eProcurement Portal: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct. Obtaining documents from any other source(s) may result in obtaining incomplete and inaccurate information. Obtaining documents from any other source may also result in failure to receive any addenda, corrections, or other revisions to the documents that may be issued.

  No request shall be honored if such request is made less than seven (7) calendar days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Any and all such interpretations, and any supplementary instructions, will be in the form of a written addenda to the specifications which, if issued, will be made available via the City eProcurement Portal, located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct for addenda. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addenda shall not relieve any bidder from any obligations under its bid as submitted.

  Bidders shall submit all inquiries regarding this bid via the City eProcurement Portal, located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct. Please note the deadline for submitting inquiries. All answers to inquiries will be posted on the City eProcurement Portal. Bidders may also click “Follow” on this bid to receive an email notification when answers are posted. It is the responsibility of the bidder to check the website for answers to inquiries.

• BIDS TO REMAIN OPEN —

  No bidder may withdraw its bid within ninety (90) days of the date of the bid opening. Should there be reason why the contract cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the City of Meriden and the successful bidder.

• CHRO —

  The contractor who is selected to perform this State project must comply with CONN. GEN. STAT. §§ 4a-60, 4a-60a, 4a-60g, and 46a-68b through 46a-68f, inclusive, as amended by June 2015 Special Session Public Act 15-5. State law requires a minimum of twenty-five (25%) percent of the state-funded portion of the contract be set aside for award to subcontractors holding current certification from the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (“DAS”) under the provisions of CONN. GEN. STAT. § 4a-60g. (25% of the total state-funded value with DAS-certified Small Businesses and 6.25% of the total state funded value with DAS-certified Minority-, Women-, and/or Disabled-owned Businesses.) The contractor must demonstrate good faith effort to meet the 25% set-aside goals. REV. 20220808

• CITY OF MERIDEN, LOCAL PREFERENCE —

  In determining the lowest responsible bidder, the Purchasing Department shall also consider Local Preference.

  This section shall not apply in those instances where the bid requested involves a cooperative purchasing arrangement between the City of Meriden and other municipalities or the State of Connecticut.

  Bidders are specifically advised that the City of Meriden has adopted Section 3-14 of the Code of the City of Meriden which requires, but is not limited to, a local preference requiring, in part, that a “City-based business” shall mean a business with its principal place of business located within the boundaries of the City of Meriden. A business shall not be considered a “City-based business” unless evidence has been submitted, satisfactory to the Purchasing Department, with each bid (forms included in bidding documents) to establish that the bidder has a bona fide principal place of business, operates out of, or pays property taxes on personal property in the City of Meriden.

  Any City-based business bidder which has submitted a bid not more than ten (10) percent higher than the low bid provided such City-based business bidder agrees to accept the award of the bid at the amount of the low bid. The acceptance shall be submitted in writing to the Purchasing Department no later than next business day following the opening of the bid. For example, a bid opened at 11:00 a.m. on a Monday must be accepted by the City-based bidder no later than 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday. If more than one City-based business bidder has submitted bids not more than ten (10) percent higher than the low bid and has agreed to accept the award of the bid at the amount of the low bid, the lowest responsible bidder shall be one of the City-based business bidders which has submitted the lowest bid.

  Bidders claiming status under the local preference are hereby required to submit with its bid an additional form, titled “Request for Status as a Meriden Based Business.”

• PREVAILING WAGES —
  It is determined prevailing wages are required it is expressly understood and agreed they are the responsibility and obligation of the Contractor to secure and maintain any/all prevailing wages rates.
• EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT —

  Thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the resulting contract, the parties may, by mutual agreement, extend the contract for up to two (2) additional, three (3) year terms.  Any extension must be in writing, executed by both parties.

• TIME —

  Inasmuch as the contract concerns a public improvement, the provisions of the contract relating to the time of performance and completion of the work are of the essence of the contract. Accordingly, the successful bidder/contractor (“Contractor”) shall begin work on the day specified in paragraph 2.04 of the General Conditions and shall perform the work diligently so as to permit full use not later than the first day following the construction period established in the Contract. (See paragraph 10 entitled “Liquidated Damages” of the Construction Contract between City of Meriden, as owner, and the Contractor).

• TAXES —

  The City of Meriden is exempt under Connecticut General Statutes from the payment of the excise taxes imposed by the federal government and the Sales and Use Tax of the State of Connecticut; such taxes should not be included in the bid price. Upon request, exemption certificates will be furnished to the successful bidder.

• FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES —

  The Contractor shall agree that neither it or its subcontractors, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification or need, to refuse to hire or employ or to bar or to discharge from employment any individual or to discriminate against such individual in compensation or in terms, conditions or privileges of employment

  because of the individual's race, color, religious creed, age, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness or status as a veteran. The aforementioned terms are obtained from Connecticut General Statutes Section 46a-60, et seq., entitled “Discriminatory employment practices prohibited,” as amended.

• DAVIS-BACON ACT —

  All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in the performance of construction work financed in whole or in part with assistance received under this title shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the Davis Bacon Act, as amended (40 U.S.C. 276a-276a-5); Provided, That this section shall apply to the rehabilitation of residential property only if such property contains not less than 8 units. The Secretary of Labor shall have, with respect to such labor standards, the authority and functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 (15 F.R. 3176; 64 Stat. 1267) and section 2 of the Act of June 13, 1934, as mended (48 Stat. 948; 40 U.S.C. 276(c)).

• FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF MERIDEN AND CONTRACTOR —

  The Agreement for the work will be via Purchase Order and Standard Construction Agreement including EJCDC.

• LOCAL SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS, etc. —

  Local subcontractors, material suppliers, and labor in the City of Meriden should be considered and sought out insofar as it is practical in the performance of this project.

• BUILD AMERICA BUY AMERICA —

  This bid is subject to: The Build America Buy America Act, enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on November 15, 2021, established a domestic content procurement preference for all Federal financial assistance obligated for infrastructure projects after May 14, 2022.  The domestic content procurement preference requires that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in covered infrastructure projects are produced in the United States.

• CITY OF MERIDEN CODE OF ETHICS —

  The City of Meriden has adopted a Code of Ethics located in Chapter 21 of the Code of the City of Meriden, sections 21-1 through 21-15, inclusive, which are expressly incorporated herein by reference. The terms of the Code of Ethics shall constitute a part of any contract or agreement entered into by the City of Meriden as a result of this bid as if those terms were fully set forth in such contract or agreement.

  Bidders are specifically advised that the Code of Ethics prohibits public officers and employees, as well as their immediate families and businesses, with which they are associated from participating in any transaction which is incompatible with the proper discharge of official duties or responsibilities. Bidders are also advised that the Code of Ethics contain provisions with respect to paid contractors and former employees and officials.

  BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THAT BIDS, CONTRACTS, AND AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO OR AWARDED IN VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS ARE VOIDABLE BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDEN.

  Copies of the Code of Ethics may be obtained from the office of the City Clerk or may be found online on the City of Meriden’s website.

• NON-COLLUSION STATEMENT —

  Each bidder submitting a bid to the City of Meriden for any portion of the work contemplated by the documents on which bidding is based shall execute and attach thereto the sworn Non-Collusive Bid Statement, to the effect that the bidder has not colluded with any other person, firm, or corporation in the submission of the bid.

• AWARD IN CASE OF A TIE —

  In the event there are two or more responsive bidders, the decision to award will be based by the following criteria and in the following order:

  a. The incumbent will be awarded the bid over that of another bidder.

  b. In the case of a multi-item bid, if one bidder has been awarded other items from the same bid and the other bidder has not, the bidder with the multiple awards will be awarded the bid over that of another bidder.

  c. The bidder located in the State of Connecticut will be awarded the bid over that of another bidder.

  d. The winner of a coin toss will be awarded the bid over that of another bidder.

  The above-referenced provisions do not apply to those situations in which more than one City-based business responsible bidder has submitted bids not more than ten (10) percent higher than the lowest bid and has agreed to accept the award of the bid at the amount of the lowest bid. Under such circumstances, the provisions of the Code of the City of Meriden, section 3-14, are controlling, as set forth under Section 8 of this ‘Information to Bidders.’

• AWARD OF CONTRACT —

  The Purchasing Officer reserves the right to make an award on the bid which, by the Purchasing Officer’s judgment and recommendation from the Parks following bid evaluations, best meets the specifications and is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Meriden.

  The contract will not be awarded to any corporation, firm, or individual which/who is in arrears to the City of Meriden by debt or contract, or who is in default as security or otherwise by any obligation to the City of Meriden.

  The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, in whole or in part, to award any item, group of items, or total bid, and to waive informality or technical defects, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Meriden.

• BID PROTEST PROCEDURE —

  In the event that any bidder wishes to protest the potential award of a bid, or any procedure of act in the advertising or soliciting of the bids, said bidder must make said protest in writing, which shall state the reason therefore and request a conference with respect thereto. Said protest must be received in the City Purchasing Office within FIVE (5) business days after the delivery of bid results or decisions. A conference with respect to said protest shall be scheduled by the Purchasing Officer forthwith and shall be attended by him or his designee and such other persons as the Purchasing Officer and the City Manager shall require to attend. The subject matter of said conference shall be limited to the reasons for the protest specified in the written request for said conference. Said conference shall also include a discussion of all possibilities for a resolution of dispute. The City shall make a decision in writing within three (3) business days after said conference and forward the same to the protesting bidder forthwith. In the event that any protesting bidder wishes to take legal action against the City, they must fully comply with all of these instructions to bidders.

• ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT —

  No contract may be assigned without the written consent of the Purchasing Officer or designee.

• PERMITS —

  The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any and all necessary permits required by the City of Meriden prior to the commencement of work. The Contractor may contact the City of Meriden Building Department for permit information at (203) 630-4091. For all other required permits, contact the City of Meriden Engineering Department at (203) 630-4018. Please note-This is a City of Meriden Building therefore City permit fees will be waived BUT the State Training and Education Fund Fees/Permit will NOT be waived.

• BID PRICE AND PAYMENT —

  The City of Meriden is exempt from the payment of the excise taxes imposed by the Federal government and the Sales and Use Tax of the State of Connecticut under Connecticut General Statutes; accordingly, such taxes shall not be included in the bid price.

  The City of Meriden, unless stated otherwise in the bidding documents or Contract, will make payment to the Contractor not less than thirty (30) days following completion of services.

• QUALITY —

  All materials, equipment, supplies, and services shall be subject to rigid inspection. If defective material, equipment, supplies, or services are discovered, the Contractor shall remove or make good such material, equipment, or supplies without extra compensation. It is expressly understood and agreed that any inspection by the City of Meriden will in no way lessen the responsibility of the Contractor or release Contractor from the obligation to perform and deliver to the City sound and satisfactory materials, equipment, supplies, or allow the cost to be deducted from any monies due it from the City of Meriden. All services will be performed in a workmanlike manner.

• LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS —

  The successful firm(s) shall ensure that any appropriate licenses or certifications required by the State of Connecticut are maintained for the duration of the project. The firm must meet all municipal, state and federal affirmative action and equal employment opportunity practices.

• LENGTH OF CONTRACT —

  Add Contract Length as necessary

• INSURANCE —

  The successful bidder shall be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance denoting general liability, automobile liability, workers compensation liability, and other coverage required by the City’s Risk Manager.

Submission Requirements

• NON-COLLUSIVE STATEMENT/AFFIDAVIT (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• REQUEST FOR STATUS AS A MERIDEN BASED BUSINESS (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.                If this is NOT APPLICABLE Please Upload a Blank Form w/NA written on it.

• BIDDER'S QUALIFICATION STATEMENT (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• FORM OF SURETY GUARANTY (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• What services is Meriden seeking? (required) —

  Ex. to furnish labor and materials to construct a multi-use linear trail along the western side of Research Parkway from East Main Sti·eet and the Wallingford Town Line.

• What is the date of the legal notice? (required) —

  Ex. May 3, 2025

• Is a Scope of Work/Project Information section needed? (required) —

  Select no, if you will be adding specs/ drawings as attachments

• Is Request for Status As a Meriden Based Business a required Vendor submission for this project? (required)
• Is this a construction project? (required)
• Is this project over $50,000? (required) —

  Bonding required

• How Long is Bid Pricing Valid? (required)
• Is prevailing wage needed? (required) —

  If so, upload project wage sheets

• Are there prevailing wages? (required) —

  The attention of bidders is directed to the requirement for minimum wage rates to be paid under this contract.

• What Dept(s) is Involved? (required)
• What Type of Agreement will we be using? (required)
• Select the Legal Notice Option (required)
• Is this a BOE project? (required) —

  If yes, school specific insurance will be included

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