NJDOT Petersburg Yard - Building No. 1590 Demolition

SPECIFICATIONS
DEMOLITION OF BUILDING No. 1590
NJDOT PETERSBURG ELECTRICAL YARD
450 OLD TUCKAHOE ROAD, WOODBINE, NJ 08270
PROJECT NO. T0715-02
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Honorable Mikie Sherill, Governor
Honorable Dale G. Caldwell, Lieutenant Governor
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Aaron Binder, Acting State Treasurer
DIVISION OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
Thomas A. Edelbaum, Director
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Priya Jain, Acting Commissioner
ENVIRONMENTAL CONNECTION, INC.
120 North Warren Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08608
609-392-4200
www.vtihq.com
RONALD A. SEBRING ASSOCIATES, LLC, ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
1000 Washington Street, Suite 201, Toms River NJ 08753 (732) 701-9444 FAX 701-9919
E-MAIL: architects@rasallc.com
______________________________________
DAVID A. CLARK, R.A.
NEW JERSEY REGISTERED ARCHITECT A17149
Date: December 31, 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL BIDDING AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS PAGE NO.
Instructions to Bidders and General Conditions 83 pages
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE NO.
DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 01 11 00 Summary 01 11 00-1
Section 01 30 00 Administrative Requirements 01 30 00-1
Section 01 32 16 Construction Progress Schedule 01 32 16-1
Section 01 41 13 Regulatory Compliance 01 41 13-1 through 2
Section 01 45 23 Testing and Inspection Services 01 45 23-1
Section 01 51 00 Temporary Construction and Utilities 01 51 00-1
Section 01 61 00 Submittal Requirements 01 61 00-1 through 4
Section 01 78 00 Closeout Submittals 01 78 00-1
DIVISION 2 - EXISTING CONDITIONS
Section 02 07 00 Demolition 02 07 00-1 through 5
DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE
Section 03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete 03 30 00-1 through 12
DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK
Section 31 23 00 Excavation, Backfilling, Compaction, and Grading 31 23 00-1 through 3
DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
Section 32 92 00 Turf and Grasses 32 92 00-1 through 4

STATE OF NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
DIVISION OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
R E V I S E D
DECEMBER 2015
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
AND
GENERAL CONDITIONS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
IB 1 Bid Proposals .............................................................................................................. 5
IB 2 Bid Modification ......................................................................................................... 7
IB 3 Consideration of Bid ................................................................................................... 7
IB 4 Awards ........................................................................................................................ 8
IB 5 Qualification of Bidders .............................................................................................. 8
IB 6 Deposit and Bid Bond ................................................................................................. 9
IB 7 Performance and Payment Bond ............................................................................... 10
IB 8 Bulletins and Interpretations ..................................................................................... 11
IB 9 Assignments .............................................................................................................. 11
IB 10 Federal Excise Taxes and State Sales Tax .............................................................. 11
IB 11 Restrictive Specifications........................................................................................ 12
IB 12 Offer of Gratuities ................................................................................................... 12
GENERAL CONDITIONS
ARTICLE 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS ........................................................................ 15
1.1 Definitions......................................................................................................... 16
1.2 Contract Documents to be provided by DPMC ................................................ 17
1.3 Intent of the Contract ........................................................................................ 17
1.4 Workdays .......................................................................................................... 19
1.5 Assignments ...................................................................................................... 19
1.6 State Sales Tax .................................................................................................. 19
ARTICLE 2 - OWNER/DPMC ........................................................................................ 20
2.1 DPMC's Representation ................................................................................... 20
2.2 Right to Perform Work ..................................................................................... 19
2.3 Means and Methods .......................................................................................... 19
ARTICLE 3 - Architect/Engineer.................................................................20
3.1 Duties and Responsibilities ............................................................................... 21
3.2 Progress Meetings ............................................................................................. 21
3.3 Site Observations .............................................................................................. 21
3.4 Shop Drawings and Submittals and Invoices.................................................... 21
3.5 Payment Approvals ........................................................................................... 21
ARTICLE 4 - THE CONTRACTOR ............................................................................... 22
4.1 Review of the Contract Documents and Field Conditions ................................ 22
4.2 Insurance ........................................................................................................... 23
4.3 Permits, Laws, and Regulations ........................................................................ 23
4.4 Responsibility for the Work .............................................................................. 24
4.5 Indemnification ................................................................................................. 25
4.6 Supervision ....................................................................................................... 25
4.7 Shop Drawings and Other Submittals ............................................................... 26
4.8 As-Built Drawings ............................................................................................ 29
4.9 Excavations, Cutting and Patching ................................................................... 30
4.10 Testing............................................................................................................... 30
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4.11 Equipment and Materials .................................................................................. 31
4.12 Temporary Facilities ......................................................................................... 32
4.13 Storage and Site Maintenance ........................................................................... 37
4.14 Cut-overs and interruptions............................................................................... 39
4.15 Protection/Safety ............................................................................................... 39
4.16 Uncovering and Correction of Work ................................................................ 40
4.17 Layout and Dimensional Control ...................................................................... 42
4.18 Project Sign ....................................................................................................... 42
4.19 Security ............................................................................................................. 42
4.20 DPMC Field Office ........................................................................................... 43
4.21 Photographs....................................................................................................... 43
4.22 Repair of Finished Surfaces, Applied Finishes, Glass ...................................... 43
ARTICLE 5 - SUBCONTRACTORS .............................................................................. 44
5.1 Subcontractors and Material Supplier Approvals ............................................. 44
5.2 Contractor-Subcontractor Relationship ............................................................ 44
ARTICLE 6 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE ......................................... 46
6.1 General .............................................................................................................. 46
6.2 Construction Progress Schedule (Critical Path Method -- CPM Consultant
Retained by the State) ................................................................................................... 46
6.3 Construction Progress Scheduling Provided by the Contractor ........................ 55
ARTICLE 7 - CONTRACT DURATION/TIME OF COMPLETION ............................ 58
7.1 Contract Duration/Notice to Proceed ................................................................ 58
7.2 Substantial Completion ..................................................................................... 58
7.3 Final Completion .............................................................................................. 58
7.4 Partial Occupancy for Use ................................................................................ 59
7.5 Delay, Disruption and Interference ................................................................... 59
ARTICLE 8 - CLOSE-OUT ............................................................................................. 62
8.1 Close-out Procedures/Final Payment ................................................................ 62
8.2 Operations, Equipment and Maintenance Manuals .......................................... 62
8.3 Training ............................................................................................................. 62
8.4 Guarantee .......................................................................................................... 63
ARTICLE 9 - PAYMENTS .............................................................................................. 64
9.1 Invoices ............................................................................................................. 64
9.2 Interest............................................................................................................... 64
9.3 Schedule of Values and Final Payment ............................................................ 65
9.4 Certification of Payments to Subcontractor ...................................................... 67
9.5 Stored Materials ................................................................................................ 67
9.6 Allowances ........................................................................................................ 67
9.7 Retainage........................................................................................................... 67
9.8 Miscellaneous 68
ARTICLE 10 - CHANGES IN THE WORK ................................................................... 70
10.1 Changes in the Work ......................................................................................... 70
10.2 Acceleration ...................................................................................................... 72
ARTICLE 11 - CLAIMS AND DISPUTES ..................................................................... 73
11.1 Contractor Claims ............................................................................................. 72
11.2 Mutual Rights and Responsibilities of All Contractors and the A/E ................ 72
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ARTICLE 12 - TERMINATION/SUSPENSION ............................................................ 74
12.1 Suspension of the Work / Stop Work ............................................................... 74
12.2 Termination for Cause ...................................................................................... 74
12.3 Owner's Right to Complete the Work ............................................................... 74
12.4 Termination for Convenience ........................................................................... 75
ARTICLE 13 - OTHER REQUIREMENTS .................................................................... 77
13.1 Prevailing Wage ................................................................................................ 77
13.2 Patents ............................................................................................................... 78
13.3 Right to Audit ................................................................................................... 78
13.4 Insurance ........................................................................................................... 79
13.5 Assignment of Antitrust Claims........................................................................ 83
END, GENERAL CONDITIONS .................................................................................... 83
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
IB 1 Bid Proposals
IB 1.1 Sealed proposals for the work described herein must be received and time-stamped
in the Plan Room, Division of Property Management and Construction (DPMC), 9th Floor,
33 West State Street, P O Box 034, Trenton, NJ 08625-0034. The closing date and time for
bids will be stated in the Advertisement for Bid. Bidders are cautioned that reliance on the
US Postal Service or other mail delivery or courier service for timely delivery of proposals
is at the bidders' risk. Failure by a bidder to have a sealed proposal reach DPMC by the
prescribed time will result in rejection of the unopened submission.
IB 1.2 Bids may be accepted on the following branches of work, as applicable:
a. Lump Sum All Trades
b. General Construction
c. Structural Steel
d. Plumbing
e. Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
f. Electrical
g. Special Categories as may be required
IB 1.3 Contractors classified by DPMC may obtain contract documents at the DPMC
address above, or upon written request, subject to payment of applicable fees. Each bidder
is herewith put on notice that its general classification by DPMC is not the sole basis for
qualification for the award of work. The Director reserves the right to deny award to any
bidder that is not clearly responsible, based upon experience, past performance, financial
capability or other material factors, to perform the work required herein.
IB 1.4 The schedule of non-refundable bid fees below is based upon individual trade
construction cost estimates. Upon request and at no cost the DPMC will furnish a set of the
contract documents for review in the offices of the division at the address noted in paragraph
IB1.1 above.
DPMC BID DOCUMENTS FEE SCHEDULE (PER PACKAGE):
TRADE ESTIMATE DOCUMENT FEE MAILING FEE
$100,000 or less No charge $25.00
Greater than $100,000 $ 65.00 $25.00
IB 1.5 Bid proposals based upon the plans, specifications, general, special and
supplementary conditions and bulletins shall be deemed as having been made by the
contractor with full knowledge of the conditions therein. Bidders are required to visit the
site prior to submitting proposals for the work herein described, and to have thoroughly
examined the conditions under which the contract is to be executed, including those
reasonably observable conditions of the premises which would hinder, delay, or otherwise
affect the performance of the contractor required under the terms of the contract. The State
will not allow claims for additional costs as a result of the contractor's failure to become
aware of the reasonably observable conditions affecting its required performance. The
bidder is required to make appropriate allowances in the preparation of the bid for the
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accommodation of such conditions. Bidders must warrant in the bid documents that the
bidder is familiar with conditions existing at the site at the time the bid is submitted.
IB 1.6 Bid proposals shall be submitted on the standard form provided by DPMC, enclosed
in a sealed envelope issued by DPMC. The name and address of the bidder must be
indicated on the envelope, as well as indication of the DPMC project number, project
location and other appropriate identification.
IB 1.7 All amounts in the bid documents shall be stated in numerical figures only.
IB 1.8 The bidder must include in the bid envelope: (1) the proposal signed by the bidder,
(2) the executed affidavit of non-collusion, (3) the executed Source Disclosure Certification
Form as further described in section IB1.11, (4) the executed Disclosure of Investment
Activities in Iran Form and (5) bid security as further described in Section IB6.
IB 1.9 Proposals shall remain open for acceptance and may not be withdrawn for a period
of 60 calendar days after the bid opening date.
IB 1.10 Proposals not submitted and filed in accordance with instructions contained herein
and in the Advertisement for Bids may be rejected as non-responsive.
IB 1.11 Procurement Reform
a. RESTRICTIONS ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS - In accordance with
N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.13, et seq., bidders submitting a bid on or after October 15,
2004, shall be required to submit a Certification and Disclosure Form and
Ownership Disclosure Form for all Business Entities. These forms must be
submitted by the bidder and approved prior to contract award.
N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.13, et seq, prohibits State departments, agencies and
authorities from entering into a contract that exceeds $17,500 with an individual
or entity that has made a contribution to that political party committee. N.J.S.A.
19:44A-20.13, et seq, further requires the disclosure of all contribution to any
political organization organized under section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code
that also meets the definition of "continuing political committee" within the
meaning of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-3(n) and N.J.A.C. 19:25-1.7. The successful bidder
shall also be required to adhere to all continuing obligations contained in
N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.13, et seq, regarding contributions and disclosures as
required in N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.13, et seq.
b. Source Disclosure Certification - Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:34-13.2, et seq., all
bidders submitting a proposal shall be required to complete a Source Disclosure
Certification that all services will be performed in the United States. The bidder
shall disclose the location by country where services under the contract will be
performed and any subcontracted services will be performed. The Source
Disclosure Certification will be attached to the bid proposal.
c. MacBride Principles - Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:34-12.2, a bidder must complete a
certification on the DPMC form provided prior to contract award to attest, under
penalty of perjury, that neither the person or entity, nor any of its parents,
subsidiaries, or affiliates pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:34-12.2, that the bidder has no
ongoing business activities in Northern Ireland and does not maintain a physical
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presence therein through the operation of offices, plants, factories, or similar
facilities, either directly or indirectly, through intermediaries, subsidiaries or
affiliated companies over which it maintains effective control; or will take lawful
steps in good faith to conduct any business operations it has in Northern Ireland
in accordance with the MacBride principles of nondiscrimination in employment
as set forth in N.J.S.A. 52:18A-89.8 and in conformance with the United
Kingdom's Fair Employment (Northern Ireland) Act of 1989, and permit
independent monitoring of their compliance with those principles. If a contractor
who would otherwise be awarded a contract or agreement does not complete the
certification, then the Director may determine, in accordance with applicable law
and rules, it is in the best interest of the State to award the contract or agreement
to the next responsible bidder who has completed the certification. If the
Director finds the contractor to be in violation of the principles which are the
subject of this law, s/he shall take such action as may be appropriate and
provided for by law, rule or contract, including, but not limited to, imposing
sanctions, seeking compliance, recovering damages, declaring the contractor in
default and seeking debarment or suspension of the contractor.
d. Investment Activities in Iran - Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52, 32-55, et seq., any person
or entity that submits a bid or proposal or otherwise proposes to enter into or
renew a contract must complete a certification with their bid on the DPMC form
provided to attest, under penalty of perjury, that neither the person or entity, nor
any of its parents, subsidiaries, or affiliates, is identified on the Department of
Treasury's Chapter 25 list as a person or entity engaging in investment activities
in Iran. The Chapter 25 list is found on the Division of Purchase and Property's
website at www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/pdf/Chapter25List.pdf. Bidders
must review this list prior to completing the certification. Failure to complete the
certification may render a bidder's proposal non-responsive. If the Director finds
a person or entity to be in violation of law, s/he shall take action as may be
appropriate and provided by law, rule or contract, including but not limited to,
imposing sanctions, seeking compliance, recovering damages, declaring the party
in default and seeking debarment or suspension of the party.
IB 2 Bid Modification
IB 2.1 A bidder may modify its bid proposal by electronic mail or letter at any time prior to
the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids, provided such communication is received by
the DPMC prior to such closing time. A mailed confirmation of any modification signed by
the bidder must have been mailed and time-stamped by the US Postal Service prior to the
specified closing time. Such confirmation, whether transmitted electronically or by mail,
shall be accompanied by a newly executed affidavit of non-collusion.
IB 2.2 Communications shall not reveal the basic bid price but shall only provide the
amount to be added, subtracted or modified so that the final prices or terms will not be
revealed until the sealed proposal is opened. If written confirmation of the telegraphic
modification is not received within two working days after the scheduled closing time, no
consideration will be given to the telegraphic modification.
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IB 2.3 Bids may be withdrawn upon receipt of a bidder's written request prior to the time
fixed for the bid opening. A bidder's right to withdraw a bid is lost after a bid has been
opened. If an error has been made in the bid amount, request for relief from the bid may be
made in writing to the Director. The written request shall be signed by an authorized
corporate officer. A determination of whether the bidder will be released shall be at the sole
discretion of the Director, who shall issue a finding within five working days of receipt of all
pertinent information relating to such request for relief.
IB 3 Consideration of Bids
IB 3.1 Award of Contracts or Rejection of Bids:
a. Contracts will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The awards will be
made, or the bids rejected, within 60 calendar days from the date of the opening
of bids. At the discretion of the Director, a bid extension may be requested from
the bidders if circumstances warrant an extension.
b. The Director reserves the right to award the contract on the basis of the single bid
for the entire work, or on the basis of a separate bid and alternate, or any
combination of separate bids and alternates, which the Director deems best
serves the interest of the State.
c. The Director reserves the right to waive any bid requirements when such waiver
is in the best interests of the State, and where such waiver is permitted by law.
Such waiver shall be at the sole discretion of the Director.
d. The Director reserves the right to reject any and all bids when such rejection is in
the best interests of the State. The Director also may reject the bid of any bidder
which, in the Director's judgment, is not responsible or capable of performing the
contract obligations based on financial capability, past performance, or
experience. A bidder whose bid is so rejected may request a hearing before the
Director by filing a written notice.
IB 3.2 The bidder to be awarded the contract shall execute and deliver the requisite contract
documents, including payment and performance bonds, within the time specified. Upon the
bidder's failure or refusal to comply in the manner and within the time specified, the
Director may either award the contract to the next low responsible bidder or re-advertise for
new proposals. In either case, the Director may hold the defaulting bidder and its surety
liable for the difference between the applicable sums quoted by the defaulting bidder and the
sum which the State may be obligated to pay to the contractor which is contracted to
perform and complete the work of the defaulting bidder.
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