7840650000 Maintenance Scm Philadelphia

Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) Maintenance
in Philadelphia County
STATEMENT OF WORK
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
1. Governing Specifications
2. Service Requirements
3. Purchase Order Validity Period
4. Option to Renew
5. Option to Extend
6. Estimated Quantities
7. Subcontracting
8. Contract Representative
9. Equipment and Operator Requirements
10. Equipment List
11. Work Zone Traffic Control Requirements (WZTC)
12. Work Requirements and Procedures
a. Schedule
b. Holidays
c. Work Performance
d. Work Crew Readiness
e. Compliance Notifications
f. Disposal Site Requirements
g. Active Construction Zones and Beautification Areas
h. Property Damage
13. Pre-Service Meeting
14. PennDOT Roadside Contract Administration
15. Global Positioning System Equipment Requirements
16. Invoice and Billing Instructions
17. Spill Plan and Spill Kit
18. Strategic Environmental Management Program
19. Worker Protection and Investment
PAY ITEMS:
Item 1: SCM Maintenance Four (4) Person Crew
Item 2: Low Ground Pressure Mower
Item 3: SCM Maintenance Additional One (1) Crew Member
Item 4: Shadow Vehicle w/ Attenuator
Item 5: Flashing Arrow Panel-Trailer Mtd.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1, Contractor Information Form
Attachment 2, Proposed Equipment List
Attachment 3, Confirmation of Services Form (Form OS-501)
Attachment 4, Tabulation of Quantities
Attachment 5, Accessing PennDOT iPad Applications for Business Partners
Attachment 6, Acknowledgment of Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) Maintenance Responsibilities
Attachment 7, Pesticide Business License and Certified Applicator License
Attachment 8, Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201)
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SPECIAL PROVISIONS
1. GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS
The purpose of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is to procure a Contractor to perform routine maintenance of
Stormwater Control Measures (SCM's) in Philadelphia County in District 6-0 for the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation (hereinafter referred to as PennDOT). These services may be requested
within PennDOT right-of-way and are to be performed in accordance with the most recent version of the
following: (these documents can be found on the PennDOT website pa.gov/penndot or via an internet
search by title)
PennDOT Publication 213- Temporary Traffic Control Guidelines
PennDOT Publication 23 - Maintenance Manual
PennDOT Publication 888 - Stormwater Control Measure Maintenance Manual
This bid solicitation has been reserved for Small Business Contracting. Only those Bidders
certified as DGS Small Businesses through the Small Business Contracting Program may submit
a bid for these services.
Prior to the bid, all questions shall be directed to the Purchasing Agent. All questions pertaining to solicitation
#6100066486 must be made prior to Friday, August 28 , 2026, at 11:00AM EST.
Bids will be publicly opened and read virtually via Microsoft Teams on Monday August 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Eastern Standard Time. Please contact Nideeya Eaddy (neaddy@pa.gov) to request a meeting invitation.
In the event there is a conflict among the documents comprising this Contract, PennDOT and the
Contractor have agreed on the following order of precedence: the Contract; the IFB; and the Contractor's
Bid in Response to the IFB.
The PennDOT Project Manager for this contract will be the District Maintenance Manager (DMM) or Designee.
2. SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
SCM Maintenance is an essential maintenance activity which contributes to motorists' safety, drainage
effectiveness, vegetation control and roadside appearance. SCM Maintenance is to be performed per
Publication 888 or as directed by the Project Manager or designee. For the purposes of this contract,
"sediment and anti-skid material" is defined as fine sediment and anti-skid material that accumulates as a
result of water flow through drainage features. "Litter/Trash" is defined as typical roadside articles along
the highway right of way four inches and greater in size including articles from vehicles, bottles, bags, etc.
This work is the furnishing of all material, equipment, personnel, liability insurance, safety equipment
and best operational practices necessary for the efficient maintenance of PennDOT owned SCMs as
described in this Statement of Work.
Work continuously until each location is completed. Do not leave work location except when necessary due
to the onset of inclement weather or darkness. When feasible, conduct all work operations from or beyond
the roadway shoulder.
After tree and brush removal work, all live tree species shall be treated with an oil-based herbicide "cut
stump treatment". The Contractor shall ensure pesticides are applied in accordance with current laws
and/or amendments governing the use and application of these products within the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania. Application of cut-stump treatments is mandatory for any cut tree or brush greater than one
(1) inch in diameter and will be considered incidental and will not be paid for separately. The Contractor
shall submit a list of products proposed for use to the Project Manager or Designee for approval prior to
application. Contractor shall include in the mix a colored dye to assist in the verification by the Project
Manager or Designee.
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License and Certification Requirements: The Contractor must supply a current copy of their PA
Department of Agriculture Pesticide Application Business License and copies of the current PA Certified
Pesticide Applicator Licenses for each Applicator. The Contractor will, within three (3) business days of
notice of apparent low bidder status, submit the complete Attachment 7, Pesticide Business License and
Certified Applicator License to the PennDOT Purchasing Agent.
1. In accordance with PennDOT Publication 23 - Maintenance Manual, Chapter 13, Section 13.4:
All vehicles involved in pesticide operations must have the BU (Business License) number displayed
(in three (3) inch high letters and numbers) on both sides of the vehicle at a readily visible
location.
All applications must be made by either a:
o Certified Applicator
o Registered Pesticide Technician
o A noncertified employee acting with instructions and under the control of a certified
applicator physically present at the application site
The certification for the applicator must be in Right-of-Way Category 10 for Roadside applications and
Park Pest Control Category 23 for Safety Rest Area and Roadside Rest Pest Controls. Contractors in Rest
Areas with only a Category 10 license, can only spray herbicides.
The services provided shall be consistent with standard operating procedures and applicable Federal,
State, Local laws, rules, and regulations for the protection of public health and the environment, including
following OSHA safety requirements.
Do not disturb any steel drums or other types of sealed containers which might contain solid, liquid, or
gaseous chemical wastes, hospital wastes or infectious wastes. Immediately notify the Project Manager or
Designee if any such material is discovered.
All work crews will be equipped as described below under EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS and PAY ITEMS.
3. PURCHASE ORDER VALIDITY PERIOD
The initial validity period will start upon execution of the Purchase Order and end December 31st, 2027.
4. OPTION TO RENEW
This purchase order may be renewed for a maximum of three (3) additional one (1) year terms, so long as
the Department provides written notice to the contractor of its intention to extend the purchase order by
letter prior to the expiration of the term agreement, or any extension thereof. No further document is
required to be executed to renew the term of the contract. Any renewal will be under the same terms,
covenants, and conditions, provided, however, that the rates under the contract may be increased up to 3%
during each renewal term.
5. OPTION TO EXTEND
The Department reserves the right to extend a purchase order for up to three (3) months upon the same
terms and conditions.
6. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES
All quantities are estimated, and the Department reserves the right to increase or decrease these
quantities based upon need. PennDOT reserves the right to award any or all of the pay items listed in the
Attachment 4, Tabulation of Quantities.
7. SUBCONTRACTING
Subcontracting is not permitted under this contract.
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8. CONTRACT REPRESENTATIVE
The Contractor shall assign one of its employees to serve as the Contract Representative. The
Contractor's Contract Representative will be the Contractor's sole contact person designated to interact
and communicate with the Department on all contract-related activities and issues. The Contractor
Representative must be available 24-hours a day, seven (7) days a week, and proficient in the English
language.
The Contractor shall provide the Department with Contractor's Contract Representative's contact
information including name, title, cell phone number, and email address.
The Contractor's Contract Representative shall have the authority to make all contract-related decisions.
The Contractor shall notify the Department immediately, in writing, of any change involving the individual
serving in this position.
The Contractor must complete and submit Attachment 1, Contractor Information Form to the PennDOT
Purchasing Agent within 3 business days of notice of apparent low bidder status.
PennDOT reserves the right to require changes to the Contract Representative or personnel when
necessary to carry out the safe, professional and effective performance of the contract.
9. EQUIPMENT AND OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor shall ensure all equipment and equipment operators comply with applicable PA Motor Vehicle
laws and federal regulations. The Contractor is responsible for determining adequate staffing and equipment
needed to provide the services described in this Statement of Work. PennDOT reserves the right at any time
to request additional staffing and/or equipment if deemed necessary. An ANSI Class 2 safety vest, hard hats
and work shoes with above the ankle design must be worn by all crew members at all times in work zones.
Maintenance techniques and equipment requirements are described in Pub 888 Chapter 4.7 and shall direct
this contract work. SCM Features are different from typical roadside features therefore care must be taken
to maintain their integrity and functionality, this will be strictly enforced.
The Contractor will, within three (3) business days of notice of apparent low bidder status, submit a signed
copy of Attachment 6, Acknowledgment of Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) Maintenance Responsibilities.
10. EQUIPMENT LIST
As noted in Section 9 there are equipment restrictions for certain SCM sites. The Contractor will, within
three (3) business days of notice of apparent low bidder status, submit the completed Attachment 2,
Proposed Equipment List to the PennDOT Purchasing Agent. This equipment may be subject to inspection.
The apparent low bidder shall demonstrate to the Project Manager or Designee that the equipment
proposed for use in meeting the requirements of the contract is of sufficient type, capacity and quantity,
and that all such equipment is in good working order. Additionally, the apparent low bidder may be asked
to demonstrate that the personnel employed for providing the services required by the contract are
sufficiently trained to operate the Contractor's proposed equipment. The Proposed Equipment List shall
also include Work Zone Traffic Control vehicles needed for compliance with traffic safety requirements as
defined in the current version of PennDOT Publication 213.
After the bid opening, the PennDOT Project Manager or designee will notify the apparent selected
Contractor regarding the time and location of the inspection/demonstration. PennDOT will provide the
Contractor written communication regarding the outcome of the equipment demonstration.
The Contractor must advise the PennDOT Project Manager or designee of the need for
equipment/personnel changes from the time their bid is submitted up to the date of receipt of notification
of award.
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At the discretion of the Project Manager or designee, the apparent selected Contractor may be provided
with additional time after an initial, unsuccessful inspection/demonstration of equipment and personnel
acceptability to prepare for and satisfactorily complete a second demonstration. If the apparent selected
Contractor fails to demonstrate the acceptability of its equipment and/or personnel, the apparent selected
Contractor will be deemed nonresponsive and not responsible, and its quote will be rejected. The contract
may then be awarded to the next acceptable responsive and responsible Contractor that successfully
demonstrates the acceptability of its equipment and personnel.
All equipment listed by the Contractor on Attachment 2, Proposed Equipment List must be present at the
demonstration; incidental equipment need not be included. All equipment shall be licensed, insured, and
registered in accordance with applicable PA Motor Vehicle Codes and the Terms and Conditions of this
contract.
The Contractor name, logo if applicable and contact information must be visible on all motor vehicles used
on the contract.
11. WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUIREMENTS (WZTC)
Conduct Maintenance and Protection of Traffic in accordance with the most current versions of Publication
212 (Bureau of Highway Safety & Traffic Engineering Official Traffic Control Devices) and Publication 213
(Bureau of Maintenance and Operations Temporary Traffic Control Guidelines).
Provide all traffic control setups, shadow vehicles, signage, warning lights, flags, and flashing lights
necessary to ensure the safety of the traveling public and minimize interference with the normal flow of
traffic.
The costs of Maintenance and Protection of Traffic as required by Publication 213 for performing work on
two-lane and/or two-way highways is considered incidental and will not be paid for separately.
PennDOT reserves the right to request and pay for additional WZTC (Shadow Vehicle with Attenuator, Trailer
Mounted Flashing Arrow Panel, or additional crew members) to assist with Maintenance and Protection of
Traffic. This will be requested in writing by the Project Manager or Designee; contractor shall not proceed
with work that requires additional WZTC approval until notified in writing.
12. WORK REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
a) SCHEDULE: A Notice to start will be initiated in writing by the Project Manager or designee. SCM
Maintenance operations must be completed in the time frames established. Work will be performed
Monday through Friday. Work on Saturday and Sunday, as necessary, may be performed only with
written consent of the Project Manager or Designee.
The PennDOT Project Manager or designee will give notice of work to the Contract Representative
via email, fax, phone, or in person. Upon submission of the notice of work, the Contractor will have
ten (10) Business Days to mobilize the crew and begin work, unless otherwise approved by the
PennDOT Project Manager or designee. Should the Contractor fail to mobilize and begin work
within the prescribed time, this would be considered a Contractor Work Performance Issue.
The PennDOT Project Manager or designee will assign work locations in writing. SCM locations
listed in writing must be completed within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the notice. If the
work cannot be completed in the 30-day timeframe, the PennDOT Project Manager or designee
shall be notified as soon as possible. Failure to do so will be considered a Contractor Work
Performance Issue.
Unless otherwise directed by the Project Manager or Designee, a work shift may begin no earlier than
sunrise and end no later than sunset, provided sufficient daylight and/or weather conditions exist to
allow for the safe completion of work activities.
The Contractor must contact the Project Manager or Designee by email each day whether they will
be working/not working, location of work, and any WZTC that is being implemented. This report is
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to be made between 6:30 AM- 7:30 AM. If the WZTC requirements change during the day from what
was reported in the daily call-in, the Project Manager or Designee must be notified immediately. At
the end of each working day, a call-out must be made to the Project Manager or Designee by email
each day by 2:30 PM.
For this contract, payment will begin when the crew arrives at the (first) work location. No payment
will be for traveling to and from the work site from headquarters or home first thing in the morning
and at the end of the workday. Payment will be made for travel time between work sites within a
given workday.
During times of inclement weather or special events, the Project Manager or Designee may postpone
work until a more suitable time.
No payment will be made for hours not worked due to inclement weather, equipment breakdowns,
mandatory lunch breaks, or other causes. Payment will be made for time spent on field repairs
requiring less than one (1) hour of down time; any crew member not involved in equipment repair
shall make all reasonable efforts to continue working in a productive manner. Any breakdown shall
be immediately reported to the Project Manager or Designee; no payment shall be made for field
repair if the PennDOT has not been notified on the day of occurrence.
b) HOLIDAYS: No work shall be scheduled to occur on the following holidays unless written permission
to do so is provided by PennDOT:
1. New Year's Day
2. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
3. President's Day
4. Memorial Day
5. Juneteenth
6. Independence Day
7. Labor Day
8. Columbus Day
9. Veteran's Day
10. Thanksgiving Day
11. Day after Thanksgiving Day
12. Christmas Day
For all holidays occurring on a Sunday, the following Monday will be recognized as the day when no
work is to be scheduled. For all holidays occurring on a Saturday, the Friday before will be
recognized as the day when no work is to be scheduled.
The Contractor shall not implement travel lane restrictions or any activities that will impede traffic
during the following periods unless otherwise approved by the Project Manager or Designee:
1. Tuesday 5.00 AM through Monday 8.00 PM (Thanksgiving Weekend)
2. Friday before Holiday at 5:00 AM through the Monday after at 8:00 PM (Christmas
and New Year's Weeks)
3. Friday 5:00 AM through Tuesday 8:00 PM (Easter Weekend)
4. Thursday 5:00 AM through Tuesday 8:00 PM (Memorial Day Weekend)
5. Friday 5.00 AM to Tuesday 8.00 PM (Independence Day Weekend)
6. Friday 5.00 AM through Tuesday 8.00 PM (Labor Day Weekend)
7. Special Events
c) WORK PERFORMANCE: The Project Manager or Designee may submit to the Contractor a list of
work areas that may include additional information, such as high-priority or special needs areas,
requested work order etc. The Contractor shall provide a general schedule for approval that
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clarifies the order and time frame needed to complete the work.
d) WORK CREW READINESS
Absenteeism which prevents Contractor crews from performing work will be considered a Contractor
performance issue. Absenteeism which prevents Contractor crews from performing work may result
in the assessment of liquidated damages, performance issue entry in the Commonwealth's Contractor
Responsibility Program System, and Purchase Order Cancellation.
e) COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS: A written response to a Compliance Notification is required within
24 hours of receipt. REPEATED INADEQUATE REPONSES TO COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATIONS MAY
RESULT IN THE CONTRACTOR BEING FOUND NON-RESPONSIVE OR NOT RESPONSIBLE. IN THIS
CASE, PENNDOT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW THE CONTRACT AND REQUEST SERVICES
FROM THE NEXT LOWEST BIDDER.
1. WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL (WZTC): If the Project Manager or Designee observes any
aspect of a safety setup that raises questions or concern, the Contractor will be notified
immediately.
2. WORK PERFORMANCE: Crews are expected to be productive and work continuously
throughout the day (except for a lunch break, if taken). Excessively long breaks and
unproductive crew members or crews will not be tolerated. If the Project Manager or Designee
observes sub-standard work performance, the Contractor will be notified immediately.
The work of the Contractor is subject to inspection by PennDOT at any time. Unannounced inspections
of operations performed under this contract may be conducted by the Project Manager or a Designee.
The Project Manager will have the authority to stop operations being performed under this contract
at any time and for any reason. Deficiencies found during an inspection shall be corrected, at no cost
to PennDOT, before operations resume.
f) LITTER/TRASH DUMPING & DISPOSAL SITE REQUIREMENTS
At the pre-service meeting, the Contractor will provide the Project Manager or Designee with a list
of disposal sites that the Contractor will be using to dispose of the materials picked up under this
contract.
Contractor must utilize disposal sites approved and licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection.
Contractor must notify PennDOT in advance of changes in disposal site(s). All Litter/Trash disposal
costs and fees will be incidental to this service.
Crew is expected to arrive ready for work with truck(s)/trailer(s) completely empty unless given prior
permission by the Project Manager or Designee. Dumping during normal work hours will only be
permitted with written permission by the Project Manager or Designee. If a mid-day dump is
approved, the dump location must be provided, and only the minimum crew members necessary to
safely unload Litter/Trash may accompany truck driver to the dump. All remaining crew members
must remain productive in work area until the truck returns.
The Department reserves the right to direct the Contractor to dump at any approved location.
The Contractor shall obtain receipts from the disposal facility as proof of disposal. Each Litter/Trash
disposal ticket shall be attached to the M-609 on the date the disposal is completed, and a summary
of the tickets shall be included on the M-609 Summary Spreadsheet (Attachment 4). PennDOT
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reserves the right to monitor and confirm the accuracy of the disposal receipts.
g) ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION ZONES AND BEAUTIFICATION AREAS
The Contractor shall not perform any operations within active construction zones or beautification
areas unless directed to do so by the Project Manager or Designee.
h) PROPERTY DAMAGE
The Contractor shall repair or replace any PennDOT property, or private property, damaged during
operations performed under this contract at no additional cost to PennDOT.
13. PRESERVICE MEETING
A Pre-Service Meeting will be scheduled by the Project Manager or Designee after the purchase order is
issued and will be held at the PennDOT District 6-0 Office or virtually utilizing video conferencing tools.
The Pre-Service meeting is an incidental item and will not be paid for.
The Contractor will have ten (10) Business days to be ready to start work after the Pre-Service Meeting is
held.
14. PENNDOT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
While PennDOT reserves the right to request submission of the M-609 in other formats in the future as
detailed below, PennDOT requires Form M-609s to be submitted via a mobile application (hereinafter the
"application").
Any reference throughout this document to the M-609 shall mean the PennDOT Form M-609, which shall be
completed by the Contractor via PennDOT's mobile application unless directed otherwise by the Project
Manager or Designee. To that end, the following requirements apply:
1. The Contractor shall become a PennDOT Business Partner, obtain credentials to utilize the
application, and follow "Accessing PennDOT iPad Applications for Business Partners"
(Attachment 8). This document provides guidance on registering to become a Business
Partner and using the application.
2. The Contractor shall be responsible for the purchase, maintenance and operation of all
hardware, including devices such as but not limited to compatible cellular telephones or
tablets, necessary to utilize the application.
3. The Contractor shall submit all Form M-609s to PennDOT via the application. If applicable,
supplemental daily information (GPS pins/information, photographs, etc.) shall be attached
as pdf files.
4. A minimum of one M-609 shall be submitted per day. The regular submission of M-609's is
critical to the efficient administration of this contract and will be agreed upon at the Pre-
Service meeting. If a revision is needed for an M-609, it will be "rejected" to the Contractor
through the mobile application.
5. Once registered as a Business Partner, the Contractor shall use the application statewide for
roadside maintenance work and, as directed by the PennDOT and its authorized personnel,
including without limitation the Project Manager or Designee, complete Form M-609
electronically, with the same binding legal effect as though certified in writing.
15. GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT
Contractor shall acquire and maintain a GPS Service Provider and provide to PennDOT access to real-time
GPS data for work verification. Contractor shall create and maintain a PennDOT logon and shall share the
username and password with the Project Manager or Designee at the Pre-Service Meeting. The cost for the
contractor to provide the GPS requirement is considered incidental. The Contractor shall maintain a Global
Positioning System (GPS) unit in the following vehicles when performing hourly work under this contract:
SCM Maintenance Four (4) Person Crew - "gasoline or diesel powered, rear dump truck."
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The above systems shall be capable of producing a daily report that shall include the following at a minimum:
1. Location reporting at one (1) minute intervals
2. Date
3. Truck identification number(s)
4. Description of Crew (Crew Type)
5. Work location(s) including:
a. GPS coordinates
b. Time spent at each location
c. Address or roadway name
This report will be submitted with the electronic Roadside Activity Report (Form M-609) by attaching a
Portable Document Format (pdf) file to the daily GPS report.
The GPS unit will be used to verify the hours worked and work locations covered by the hourly crew. It is
not required to place GPS units in the Shadow Vehicle with Attenuator or Flashing Arrow Panel-Trailer
Mtd., as it is understood that this vehicle may not be required full time yet is necessary to be deployed in
advance of any work zone when required. The hours submitted for Shadow Vehicle with Attenuator shall
match the crew hours in the work zone as required or approved.
16. INVOICE AND BILLING INSTRUCTIONS
A completed Confirmation of Services Form (Form OS-501) (Attachment 3) shall be submitted by the
Contractor to the Project Manager or Designee for review and verification on a monthly basis. Both forms
shall be itemized, include sufficient detail, and coordinate with the line items on the Purchase Order. The
Project Manager or Designee will notify the Contractor if corrections are needed. Untimely or incomplete
submissions of Form OS 501 and M-609 Summary Spreadsheets may delay processing of a "proper invoice"
as required by the Payment section of the Terms and Conditions.
The Contractor shall ensure that all line-item quantities are monitored throughout the term of the
Purchase Order and shall track line-item usage to be able to forecast shortages before they occur. When
shortages are identified, the Contractor shall cease work immediately and contact the Project Manager.
17. SPILL PLAN AND SPILL KIT
Contractor must submit a Spill Plan to the Project Manager at the Pre-Service Meeting. The plan shall
detail the steps that will be taken to contain any and all fluids and material that may accidentally be
discharged by any of the equipment. In addition, the plan shall provide directions to the crew on the
cleanup and disposal process of any/all leaked contaminants or material. If an environmental remediation
company will be utilized, the name of the company and contact must be supplied.
Contractor must equip each crew with a Spill Kit. The Contractor's Spill Kit(s) must be shown to the
Project Manager at the Equipment Inspection. The Spill Kit must be capable of containing any and all fluids
and material that may accidentally be discharged by any of the equipment to prevent the discharge from
entering any inlets or water ways. Contractor will check the spill kit on a monthly basis throughout the
term of the contract to ensure it is complete and functional.
18. STATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The Department has implemented a Strategic Environmental Management Program (SEMP). As part of
SEMP, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has established a Green Plan Policy that can be found at:
http://www.pa.gov/ and is also posted at the Department's District and County Offices. The Green Plan
Policy is designed to protect the environment, conserve resources and comply with environmental laws and
regulations.
The Contractor shall ensure that its personnel including the personnel of any of its subcontractors) are aware
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's commitment to protecting the environment, are properly trained
about the environmental impacts of their work and are competent (through appropriate work experience,
job training or classroom education) to perform the work that they do.
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19. Worker Protection and Investment
Executive Order 2021-06, Worker Protection and Investment: Pursuant to Executive 2021-06, Worker
Protection and Investment (October 21,2021), the Commonwealth is responsible for ensuring that every
Pennsylvania worker has a safe and healthy work environment, and the protections afforded them through
labor laws. To that end, contractors and grantees of the Commonwealth must certify that they are in
compliance with all applicable Pennsylvania state labor and workforce safety laws. Such certification shall be
made through the Attachment Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201) and
submitted with the bid, proposal, or quote.
PAY ITEMS
Item 1: SCM Maintenance Four (4) Person Crew
DESCRIPTION:
Remove litter and trash four (4) inches and greater in size from entire SCM feature and immediate
surrounding area with a particular focus on inflow and outlet features prior to mowing/cutting.
Mow vegetated areas along SCM side slopes, embankments, SCM bottoms, pipe outfalls and perimeter
areas to a height of five (5) to eight (8) inches.
Cut or trim woody vegetation up to eight (8) inches in diameter, remove weeds and undesirable or
invasive plant species (including, but not limited to, cattails and common reed) within the SCM feature
and the immediate surrounding area, as directed.
Remove and properly dispose of all debris from the site, including, but not limited to, cattail material,
downed trees, and trash or litter, in accordance with applicable environmental regulations.
Remove sediment and anti-skid material from inflow rock apron or forebay areas extending 15 feet from
the pipe opening and one shovel length into the pipe.
Clearing is required in and around structural features including, but not limited to; pipe end/head walls,
outlet structures, pipe outfall areas, rock aprons, sediment forebay structures, etc.
All grass clippings are to be distributed evenly. During mowing operations, where it can be avoided, do not
discharge clippings onto roadway. Disperse grass piles of clippings left on mowed areas, shoulder and
roadway areas.
Perform mowing operations when SCM is dry, preferably using hand operated equipment. Do not drive
heavy equipment on SCM surfaces.
If the crew identifies any major deficiency with the SCM (ex. Erosion gullies, pipe damage, outlet
structure damage) notify the Project Manager or Designee immediately.
Do not damage roots, basal areas or branches of any trees that will remain. Do not damage any
ornamental beds or plantings.
The PennDOT Project Manager or designee will determine the specific limits of work. Do not leave
sections of small trees or brush standing except when necessary, due to the onset of inclement weather
or darkness. Cut small trees and brush off at ground level or at a height not to exceed one (1) inch
above ground level.
If a project or work area would benefit from the assembly of multiple crews and/or additional equipment
and/or personnel, The Project Manager or Designee will work together with the Contractor to determine
the most effective plan to achieve this.
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