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DiMare Building - A Level, Vivarium Renovation UMass Chan Project UMWOR-15995

Construction Documents Issue Date: 04/03/2026

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS CHAN MEDICAL SCHOOL

STANDARD VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

For Projects over $150,000 Subject to M.G.L. c. 149, §§ 44A-F

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. SECTION 011000: Modifications to General Conditions and General Requirements

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Modification Process

Article 3. Effect of this Section

B. SECTION 011116: Work by Owner

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Process

C. SECTION 011400: Work Restrictions

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Contractor’s Use of Project Site

Article 3. Contractor’s Use of Premises

Article 4. Work Hours

Article 5. Utility Shutdowns

Article 6. Storage

Article 7. Identification

Article 8. Record Keeping

Article 9. Facility Operations Console

Article 10. Work Stop for Commencement

D. SECTION 011415: Cooperation and Coordination with All Trades

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Coordination with All Trades

Article 3. Conduct of Contractor and Subcontractor Personnel

E. SECTION 011416: Cooperation with Occupants

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Owner Rules and Regulations

Article 3. Owner Occupancy

Article 4. Owner Adjacent Work

Article 5. Owner Equipment

F. SECTION 011417: Use of Explosives

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Policy

G. SECTION 011418: Smoking Restrictions

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Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Policy

H. SECTION 011420: Noise Control

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Policy

I. SECTION 011421: Parking

Article 1. Policy

J. SECTION 012200: Unit Pricing

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Quantities

Article 3. Payment

Article 4. Installation

Article 5. Unit Price Changes

Article 6. Schedule of Unit Prices

K. SECTION 012300: Alternates

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Requirements and Procedures

L. SECTION 012500: Substitution Procedures

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Process

M. SECTION 012600: Contract Modifications and Changes Procedures

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Process

Article 3. Contractor Certification

Article 4. Time & Material (T & M) Process

Article 5. Credit for Deductive Bulletins

N. SECTION 012613: Request for Information (RFI)

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Process

Article 3. Restrictions

Article 4. Owner Rights

O. SECTION 012646: Bulletins

Article 1. Definition

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Article 2. Process

Article 3. Requirements

P. SECTION 012647: Delays and Extensions of Time

Article 1. Process

Article 2. Criteria for Determining Adjustments in Contract Time

Q. SECTION 012648: Contractor Claims

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Requirements

Article 3. Notice

Article 4. Requirements for Contractor Claim

Article 5. Determination of a Claim

R. SECTION 012675: Liquidated Damages

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Process

S. SECTION 013119: Project Meetings

Article 1. General

Article 2. Preconstruction Conference

Article 3. Progress Meetings

Article 4. Preinstallation Conference

Article 5. Project Closeout Conference

Article 6. Other Meetings

T. SECTION 013123: Project Management Information System (PMIS)

Article 1. General

U. SECTION 013200: Project Schedule

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. General Requirements

Article 3. The Last Planner System

Article 4. Progress Schedule

Article 5. Project Schedule Reporting Requirements

Article 6. Schedule Changes and Claims

V. SECTION 013201: Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Requirement

Article 3. Summary

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Article 4. Contractor Responsibility

W. SECTION 013300: Shop Drawings, Samples, Product Data & Workplans

Article 1. Overview

Article 2. Definitions

Article 3. Submittal Register

Article 4. Submittal Scheduling

Article 5. Submittal Preparation

Article 6. Submittal Format and Transmission

Article 7. Samples

Article 8. Operation and Maintenance (O & M) Data

Article 9. Owner/Consultant Review of Submittals

Article 10. Approved Submittals

Article 11. Withholding of Payment

X. SECTION 013514: Special Procedures for Contaminated Sites

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Requirement

Y. SECTION 013563: Sustainability Project Requirements

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Sustainable Guidelines

Article 3. MA LEED Plus Requirements

Article 4. Contractor Submittal

Z. SECTION 013570: Storage of Hazardous Materials

Article 1. Definitions

Article 2. Requirements

Article 3. Radioactive, Ultraviolet or Radiofrequency Sources

AA. SECTION 013571: Occupational Health & Safety Requirements

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Requirements

BB. SECTION 013573: NFPA 241 Requirements

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Fire Prevention Plan

Article 3. Emergency Action Plan

Article 4. General Fire Prevention and Protection Requirements

Article 5. Construction-Specific Fire Safety Measures

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Article 6. Demolition Fire Safety Requirements

Article 7. Safety Equipment

Article 8. Monitoring and Inspection

CC. SECTION 013575: Lock Out/Tag Out Procedures

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Basic Requirements

Article 3. Specific Requirements

Article 4. Reference Policies

DD. SECTION 014000: Quality Requirements

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Contractor’s Quality Control Plan

Article 3. Reports and Documents

EE. SECTION 014523: Testing and Inspecting Services

Article 1. Process

Article 2. Test and Inspection Reports

FF. SECTION 014529: Inspection of Work and Materials

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Basic Requirements

GG. SECTION 014530: Defective or Unauthorized Work or Materials

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Basic Requirements

HH. SECTION 015100: Temporary Utilities

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Basic Requirements

Article 3. Specific Requirements

II. SECTION 015416: Hoisting Equipment and Machinery

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Basic Requirements

Article 3. Specific Requirements

Article 4. Inspections

Article 5. Maintenance

Article 6. Training

Article 7. Regulatory Authority and Related Information

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JJ. SECTION 015529: Staging

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Process

KK. SECTION 015719: Construction Environmental Control

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Requirements

LL. SECTION 015723: Stormwater Pollution Prevention

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Requirements

MM. SECTION 015733: Security Procedures

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Requirements

NN. SECTION 017302: Adjacent and Concurrent Contracts

Article 1. General

Article 2. Definitions

OO. SECTION 017400: Cleanup During Construction

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Process

PP. SECTION 017419: Disposal of Materials/Construction Waste Management

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Waste Bans

Article 3. Dumpsters

Article 4. Landfills, Transfer Stations, and Solid Waste Facilities

Article 5. Hazardous Waste

Article 6. Sink or Drain Disposal

QQ. SECTION 017600: Protection, Repair and Replacement of Existing Work

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. Process

RR. SECTION 017700: Closeout Procedures and Deliverables

Article 1. Process

Article 2. Definitions

Article 3. Substantial Completion Procedures

Article 4. Final Completion Procedures

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Article 5. Contractor Punch List

Article 6. Operation and Maintenance Manuals

Article 7. As-Built Drawings

Article 8. Warranties

Article 9. Spare Parts/Tools/Extra Stock

Article 10. Final Cleaning

SS. SECTION 019000: Commissioning Requirements

Article 1. Definition

Article 2. General Requirements

TT. APPENDIX A: Payment for Extra Work/Credit for Work Deleted Calculation Template

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A. SECTION 011000: Modifications to General Conditions and General Requirements

Article 1. Definition

Section 011000 is intended to tailor the standard General Conditions and General Requirements of the

Contract for Construction to fit the unique needs of a particular construction project, addressing specific concerns or desired outcomes that might not be covered by the standard General Conditions or General

Requirements.

Article 2. Modification Process

The Owner shall identify any required modifications to General Conditions and General Requirements in this Section. The Contractor may propose other modifications which, if accepted, will be incorporated into this Section before execution of the Construction Contract. Thereafter, any modification of the General

Conditions or General Requirements will require a signed Contract Modification in accordance with the requirements of the Construction Contract.

Article 3. Effect of this Section

This Section modifies the General Conditions and General Requirements of the Contract for

Construction. In case of any conflict, this section takes priority and precedence over both the General

Conditions and General Requirements. This Section does not otherwise change the order of priorities among the Contract Documents established by the General Conditions. Without limitation, Contract

Modifications, Change Order and the Contract for Construction will continue to take priority over this

Section. Additionally:

3.1. Statutory, executive orders, and other legal requirements cannot be modified or altered; and

3.2. Adherence to UMass Guidelines and Standards cannot be modified or altered.

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The following table identifies any and all modifications to General Conditions and General Requirements

Document

(GC/GR)

Article Number

Article Title Modifications (Add, Delete, Modify)

GC VII.2

Changes in the Work/Methods of

Computing Equitable

Adjustments

Replace with the following:

(a) Work performed will be paid for in an amount equal to the following:

a) The actual cost of all materials furnished by the

Contractor as determined by the Consultant, plus twelve and one half (12 ½) percent of that cost with an additional allowance equal to the actual amount the Contractor paid for Bond, where such material is not covered by a unit price in the Contract.

b) For necessary labor in the performance thereof the

Contractor shall accept the prices which shall have been previously agreed to in writing by the

Contractor and the Owner plus up to fifteen (15) percent of the Prevailing Wage Rate. The allowance for labor burden (Taxes and Insurances, Benefits and the 15% markup) shall not exceed forty (40) percent of the Prevailing Wage Rate unless the Owner determines that a higher percentage is applicable based upon receipt and review of certified audits provided by the

Contractor.

c) For such machinery, trucks and equipment as are necessary in the performance thereof, including their operators and attendant personnel, a rental allowance with no added percentages which the

Consultant shall determine, in writing, to be reasonable, provided, however, that if the

Contractor and the Authority shall have previously agreed in writing upon a rental allowance prior to the time any such work is performed, such agreed rental allowance shall be used. No additional allowance shall be made for so called accessories, including but not limited to buckets, blades, power units and the like, or for fuel and maintenance

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Consultant such work is of such length as to require use of the machinery, trucks or equipment on a weekly or monthly basis, in which case weekly or monthly rates shall be used. The Owner shall not, in any event, pay more than the current rates listed in the Rental Blue Book for Construction

Equipment, published by Primedia Business

Directories and Books Group. An additional allowance shall be paid equal to the actual amount paid by the Contractor for Bond.

d) No allowance shall be made for general superintendence and the use of small tools, incidental items, consumables and manual equipment.

e) No allowance shall be made for site cleanup without an approved time extension.

f) On all extra Work performed by a Subcontractor, the General Contractor shall receive an additional allowance of seven and one half (7 ½) percent on only items (1) and (2) above. On such Work, the percentages on materials costs and labor costs and the allowances for each (all as stated in (1) and

(2) above) will be allowed only to the First tier

Subcontractor.

g) Subcontractor can receive an additional allowance of twenty (20) percent for non-working foreman classification on all extra Work.

APPENDIX A: Payment for Extra Work / Credit for

Work Deleted Calculation Template shall be used for computing contract adjustments.

GR 011000

Summary of

Work

The following summary of work shall be added to the contract documents:

Work to include:

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Provide supplemental cooling in the cagewash with a water-cooled condenser located in the interstitial space.

Dehumidification in the food storage room NA 1082 and

Capture hood exhaust on clean and dirty side of the tunnel washer in the cagewash.

GR 011000

List of Technical

Specifications

The following list of Specifications shall be added to the contract documents:

Note: Failure to note a Specification Section in this list does not relieve the Contractor from any Scope of Work shown on all Contract Specifications.

GR 011000 List of Drawings

The following list of drawings shall be added to the contract documents:

Note: Failure to note a drawing in this list does not relieve the Contractor from any Scope of Work shown on all Contract Drawings.

G-000 COVER SHEET

ARCHITECTUURAL

A-001 SYMBOLS & GENERAL NOTES

A-101 OVERALL PLAN - LEVEL A

A-102 OVERALL PLAN - INTERSTITIAL LEVEL

AC-100 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - LEVEL A - DEMO

AC-150 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - LEVEL A

A-401 ENLARGED VIEWS - CAGE WASH / MECH

ROOM

MECHANICAL

M-000 HVAC LEGEND

M-001 HVAC SCHEDULES

M-101 OVERALL PLAN - LEVEL A

M-102 OVERALL PLAN - INTERSTITIAL

MD-211 DUCTWORK DEMOLITION PLAN -

INTERSTITIAL

MD-311 MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN -

INTERSTITIAL

M-210 DUCTWORK - PLAN - LEVEL A

M-211 DUCTWORK PLAN - INTERSTITIAL

MD-210 DUCTWORK DEMOLITION PLAN - LEVEL A

M-311 MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN - INTERSTITIAL

M-501 HVAC DETAILS

M-502 HVAC DETAILS

M-700 CONTROLS LEGEND

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M-701 CONTROLS LEGEND

M-702 TERMINAL UNIT DIAGRAMS, POINTS, LIST &

SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS

ELECTRICAL

E0-000 ELECTRICAL LEGEND

E2-201 OVERALL POWER PLAN - INTERSTITIAL

LEVEL

E3-101 OVERALL LIGHTING PLAN - LEVEL A

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B. SECTION 011116: Work by Owner

Article 1. Definition

The Owner reserves the right to perform the Work related to the Project in the event that the Contractor defaults or neglects to carry out the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

Article 2. Process

If the Contractor defaults or neglects to carry out the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents and fails within a ten (10) calendar day period after receipt of written notice from the Owner to commence and continue correction of such default or neglect with diligence and promptness, the Owner may, without prejudice to other remedies the Owner may have, correct such deficiencies.

The Owner shall have the authority to take possession of Contractor’s tools, appliances, construction equipment and machinery at the Project Site and incorporate in the Work all materials and equipment stored at the Project site or for which Owner has paid Contractor, but which are stored elsewhere. Contractor shall allow Owner and its respective representatives, agents, and employees such access to the Project Site as may be necessary to enable Owner to exercise the rights and remedies under this Section.

In such case, an appropriate Change Order shall be issued deducting from payments then or thereafter due the Contractor the reasonable cost of correcting such deficiencies, including Owner's expenses and compensation for the Designers’ additional services made necessary by such default, neglect or failure.

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C. SECTION 011400: Work Restrictions

Article 1. Definition

Work restrictions are policies and procedures specific to the Facility established to assist in the safe, efficient completion of construction projects with minimal disruption to the day-to-day operation. The work restrictions described below shall be strictly adhered to during completion of all Project work.

Article 2. Contractor’s Use of Project Site

During construction, the Contractor shall have full access to the Project Site indicated on the Contract

Documents and approved by the Owner. The presence of all construction personnel shall be limited to the Project Site. The Contractor shall maintain a secure Project Site at all times during the work. Safe and compliant egress must be maintained throughout the duration of the project. Portions of the Facility affected by construction operations shall be maintained in a weather-tight condition throughout the construction period.

2.1. Project Site Access

Limit access to Project Site via routes and access points approved by Owner.

2.2. Airborne Contaminates

The Contractor shall provide adequate means to prevent dust, airborne fungus, vapors and odors caused by the Work throughout the entire period of the Contract including but not limited to:

a) Walk-off mats at all entrances and exits

b) Construction of temporary barriers to seal Project Site from non-work areas.

c) Installation of Merv-8 Filter Media over all exhaust/return registers

d) Isolation of HVAC system in Project Site

e) Maintain negative air pressure within Project Site where possible or use HEPA equipped air filtration system vented to the exterior to maintain positive pressure

f) Implementing wet methods to prevent airborne dust when cutting, chipping or drilling concrete or masonry

g) Vacuum work areas with HEPA filtered vacuums when construction debris or dust is present.

Additionally, wet mop with disinfectant any debris and dust not easily removed with a vacuum.

h) Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers

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Article 3. Contractor’s Use of Premises

The Contractor shall not disturb the Facility beyond areas in which Project Work is indicated. Any scope beyond the Project Site limit has been specifically indicated on the contract documents and shall be performed within the scope of the Project. The Contractor shall protect the Facility and its occupants during the Work.

3.1. Loading Dock

The loading dock may be used for loading/unloading of materials and equipment. The Contractor shall schedule deliveries to minimize use by construction operations and to limit surplus storage of materials and equipment on site.

3.2. Service and public elevators

The service elevator must be used for transport of all materials and equipment to the project site.

The use of public elevators shall be limited to personnel only.

Article 4. Work Hours

Limit work on Project Site to normal business working hours (7:00am to 5:00pm EST Monday through

Friday.) Exceptions to normal working hours (weekend, early morning, holiday) must be approved in advance and in writing by the Owner.

4.1. Off-hours Work Requirement

The Owner’s operation takes precedence over project Work. Work at Project Site and affected adjacent spaces which produces noise, dust, dirt, odors, vibration, or other disruption such as utility interruption, shall be completed during non-conventional work hours at no additional expense to the

Owner.

Article 5. Utility Shutdowns

All utility shutdowns must be coordinated through the Owner via submission of Owner’s Shut Down

Request form a minimum of seven (7) calendar days in advance of need. Large scale utility shutdowns will require a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days notice. If a shutdown requires advance coordination with a utility, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to have coordinated fully with the utility sufficiently in advance to support the shutdown.

Article 6. Storage

The Contractor shall limit surplus storage of materials and equipment on site. In the event it becomes necessary for the Contractor to store materials or equipment on the jobsite, the Owner shall approve and provide space if available. The Contractor is responsible for securing all stored materials and equipment and the Owner shall not be responsible for loss or damage of stored materials or equipment.

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Article 7. Identification

All construction personnel are required to obtain and display a contractor identification badge on the outside of their clothing at all times while working on the project. Badges are purchased at Contractor’s expense.

Article 8. Record Keeping

The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of the name, function, and entering/exiting times of all construction personnel working on the project.

Article 9. Facility Operations Console

The Contractor shall check-in and check-out at the Operations Console located on Level A of the Medical

School Building each day work begins and ends on the project.

9.1. Owner’s Internal Permitting

Owner’s internal work permits are to be completed by the Contractor or Subcontractor performing the Work being covered under the permit request. The Contractor shall obtain and submit the appropriate Owner’s internal permit from the Operations Console/Owner.

Work scope requiring internal permitting includes, but is not limited to:

a) Construction/Demolition

b) Trenching

c) Hot Work

d) Fire Alarm

e) Electrical

f) Plumbing

g) Controls

h) Mechanical Chase Access

i) Barrier Penetration

j) Trash Dumpster/Storage Container

k) Roof Access

Reference policy FS018 Rev.01 FACILITIES STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE – FACILITIES

MAINTENANCE PERMITS for additional information.

Article 10. Work Stop for Commencement

All Project work shall cease on Commencement Weekend. Coordinate exact dates and impact to schedule with Owner.

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D. SECTION 011415: Cooperation and Coordination with

All Trades

Article 1. Definition

The Contractor shall be responsible to the Owner for acts and omissions of his/her own employees, and subcontractors and their employees. The Contractor shall also be responsible for coordination of the work of the trades, subcontractors, and material suppliers. Refer to Section 013201 (Building Information

Modeling) for additional requirements.

Article 2. Coordination with All Trades

Where installation of separate work components as shown in the Contract Documents will result in conflict or interference between such components or with existing conditions, including allowable tolerances, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to bring such conflict or interference to the attention to the Owner to seek direction before fabrication, construction or installation of any affected work. If the Contractor fabricates, constructs or installs any work prior to receiving such direction, the Contractor shall be responsible for all cost and time incurred to resolve or mitigate such conflict or interference.

Where the Contract Documents show work without specific routing, dimensions, locations, or position relative to other work or existing conditions, and such information is not specifically defined by reference to specification or other information in the Contract Documents, the Contractor is responsible for routing, dimensioning, and locating such work in coordination with other work or existing conditions in a manner consistent with the contract requirements.

Article 3. Conduct of Contractor and Subcontractor Personnel

All Contractor personnel are expected to be courteous. Loud, vulgar, abusive language and aggressive behavior will not be tolerated.

Proper clothing shall be worn at all times. Shirts shall be required to cover the shoulders and trousers, the legs and ankles. Tee shirts with logos containing suggestive verbiage or graphics are prohibited.

Contractors are to use public restrooms unless otherwise instructed to utilize specific restrooms or portable facilities.

Any devices for playing audio are NOT permitted on the Work site or surrounding property.

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E. SECTION 011416: Cooperation with Occupants

Article 1. Definition

The Contractor expressly acknowledges that the Work on the Project shall be performed adjacent to and/or in an operating facility. The Contractor represents and warrants that it can and shall perform the

Work with a minimum of inconvenience to the operation of the Facility and in a fully coordinated manner.

Article 2. Owner Rules and Regulations

The Contractor shall be bound by all the rules and regulations promulgated by the Owner, which rules and regulations may include, without limitation, provisions regarding hours of operation; noise; health and safety; disturbance of occupants and visitors; elevator use and operations; stairwell use; storage of equipment and materials; parking; trash and waste removal; and availability and use of utility services such as gas, power, and water, provided in no event shall the foregoing in any way diminish or waive the

Contractor’s safety, supervision and other obligations as provided herein.

In the event that the construction activities undertaken in connection with the Project interfere with the

Owner’s operations in a manner that compromises safety or the Owner’s rules and regulations, the Owner shall provide the Contractor with oral notice and the Contractor shall stop such activities immediately upon receipt of such notice until completion of consultation among the Owner, the Contractor and any applicable Subcontractors to evaluate the conditions causing the operational disturbance and an agreement of the Owner and Contractor on alternative methods and/or schedules for completion of the activities that are found to be causing the operational disturbance. In no event shall such notification or work stoppage give automatic increase in Cost or the Contract Time to the Contractor. The appropriate process shall be followed (reference Section 012600 – Contract Modifications and Changes Procedures).

The Owner agrees to cooperate with the Contractor as reasonably necessary to accommodate the timely resumption and stoppage.

Article 3. Owner Occupancy

The Facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Owner will occupy the premises during the

Work. Contractor shall cooperate with the Owner to minimize conflict and interruption of day-to-day operations.

3.1. Maintain access to all existing walkways and corridors. Walkways and corridors shall not be obstructed or closed without written permission from the Owner.

3.2. Notify the Owner not less than 72 hours in advance of activities that will affect the Owner’s operations.

Article 4. Owner Adjacent Work

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Owner reserves the right to contract for or perform other or additional work on, adjacent to or near the

Project Site (“Adjacent Work”). Contractor shall coordinate and cooperate reasonably with the Owner and other contractors to avoid interruption, disruption and delay of own Work and Adjacent Work.

Article 5. Owner Equipment

Owner reserves the right to place and install equipment within the scope of work limits prior to Substantial

Completion, provided that such occupancy does not interfere with the completion of the Work.

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F. SECTION 011417: Use of Explosives

Article 1. Definition

Explosives are defined as solid or liquid substances capable by chemical reaction of producing gas at such a temperature, pressure and speed as to cause damage to the surroundings.

Article 2. Policy

Use and/or storage of explosives is prohibited in the performance of the Work without prior written approval from the Owner for the specific application.

If the Owner approves the use and /or storage of explosives during completion of Work, Contractor shall comply with all laws and regulations and obtain all permits, approvals and certificates required in connection with this use. The Contractor shall employ qualified personnel to carry out the Work to prevent damage, injuries and accidents involving explosives.

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G. SECTION 011418: Smoking Restrictions

Article 1. Definition

The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School is a smoke free facility.

1.1. Smoke free is defined as prohibition of any smoking including but not limited to use of cannabis/tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, and vaping.

Article 2. Policy

The smoking, use, dispensing or sale of tobacco products is prohibited in any UMass Chan Medical

School vehicle, building, facility, site, garage, grounds or adjacent grounds. This policy applies to all people on the campus. Contractors are responsible for strict enforcement of this smoke free policy with all employees.

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H. SECTION 011420: Noise Control

Article 1. Definition

The Contractor acknowledges project scope includes noisy work which shall require alternate means and methods and off-hours work to complete.

1.1. Noisy Work includes, but is not limited to, anchoring into the deck, coring, trenching, hammer drilling, saw cutting, demolition, abatement and fire alarm testing.

Article 2. Policy

The Contractor shall, when possible, use noise minimizing techniques to include using quieter equipment when this option exists; altering the mode of operation to minimize noise generation; ensuring that all equipment is properly tuned and equipped with appropriate mufflers and silencers.

2.1. Nighttime Hours

The Contractor shall use reasonable means to minimize noise generated during nighttime hours.

2.2. Noise control techniques shall be used to reduce noise from pile driving by at least five (5) A-weighted decibels (dBA) below its unmitigated level.

2.3. The Contract shall prohibit trucks delivering bituminous concrete or other material from slamming their tail gates to clean out truck beds after dumping.

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I. SECTION 011421: Parking

Article 1. Policy

Contractor parking is not available at the UMass Chan Medical School campus.

Any cost associated with parking is the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

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J. SECTION 012200: Unit Pricing

Article 1. Definition

Unit Price refers to the amount proposed by the Contractor and stated within the Proposal as a price per unit of measurement for materials and services in place that may be added to or deducted from the

Contract Price.

Article 2. Quantities

The Proposal should be based upon the quantities and measures indicated in the Contract Documents at the time of the Proposal, but the Contract Price will be adjusted based upon the actual Work installed, provided the Contractor notifies the Owner in writing before exceeding the amounts in the Proposal.

Adjustments in the Contract Price will be based on actual Work installed.

Article 3. Payment

Unit pricing shall include all required labor, products, tools, equipment, plant, transportation, services and incidentals, and installation of an item of Work, overhead and profit.

Unit price work shall be documented in writing, certified by the Contractor, and submitted weekly to the

Consultant for approval. Document shall include, for each Unit Price item: type of work, original proposed quantity, quantity completed to date, remaining quantity to date, and location. A Contractor’s signed certificate under the penalties of perjury that payments have been made by him/her to all Subcontractors in compliance with the provisions of Section 39F of Chapter 30 of the General Laws of Massachusetts and that such estimate is correct for Work done and material furnished for the period shown.

Final payment for Work governed by unit prices will be made on the basis of the actual measurements and quantities accepted by the Owner multiplied by the unit price for Work which is incorporated in or made necessary by the Work.

The Owner reserves the right to reject the Contractor’s measurement of work-in-place that involves established unit prices and to have this Work measured by an independent third party at Owner’s expense. The Contractor shall provide safe and ample access to the Owner’s surveyor for verification of the Unit Price Work.

Article 4. Installation

Unit price Work shall be installed in accordance with the applicable section of these Specifications.

Article 5. Unit Price Changes

The quantities of units specified in the Proposal are merely estimates of the quantities required to perform the work contemplated by this Contract, and the Owner reserves the right to increase or reduce the quantities of any such units as it may deem necessary.

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Changes to major contract unit price items (excess than 20% of total contract award) could be subject to renegotiation if a major contract item is changed by more than 25%.

Unit Price Projects overrun and underrun estimated quantities over the course of an entire project. A change is not required to reconcile quantities during the project unless there is a risk of an overrun on the total contract value. Therefore, reconciliation is to occur at the end of the project through a formal change order.

Article 6. Schedule of Unit Prices

Reference Section 011000—Modifications to General Conditions and General Requirements for schedule of unit prices required in the Work.

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K. SECTION 012300: Alternates

Article 1. Definition

An alternate is an alternate product, material, equipment, system, method, unit of work and/or major element of construction that is priced separately from the base bid for the Contract and that the Owner, at its option, may select as an addition to the Work or, in lieu of the corresponding requirements of the

Contract Documents applicable to the base bid.

Article 2. Requirements and Procedures

Reference Section 011000—Modifications to General Conditions and General Requirements for a schedule of alternates.

Each alternate is defined using abbreviated language, recognizing that the Contract Documents define the requirements. The Contractor shall coordinate all related work to ensure that the work affected by each alternate is complete and properly interfaced with the work of each selected alternate.

Miscellaneous devices, accessory objects and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation shall be included as part of the alternate.

The Owner will accept or reject each alternate at the time of Contract Award.

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L. SECTION 012500: Substitution Procedures

Article 1. Definition

Substitutions include changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those required by the Contract Documents and proposed by the Consultant.

Article 2. Process

Where products or materials are specified by the manufacturers' name, or catalog reference, the words

"or approved equal" shall be understood to follow. An item shall be considered equal to the item so named or described if:

a) It is at least equal in quality, durability, appearance, strength and design.

b) It performs at least equal to the function imposed by the general design for the work.

c) It conforms substantially, even with deviations, to the detailed requirements for the item as indicated by the Specifications.

The Contractor's proposal, however, shall be based on the use of any products or material specified, and where two or more products or materials are specified, the choice of these shall be optional with the

Contractor.

Contractor substitution requests can be submitted during the bidding phase to avoid a potential rejection after the Contract Award. Bidding phase substitution requests shall be submitted no less than ten (10) calendar days prior to the bid due date. Approved substitution requests during the bid phase will be issued in a pre-bid addendum.

Should the Contractor, after award of the Contract, wish to substitute or use any product or materials other than those specified or indicated in the contract documents, the Contractor shall request permission for the substitution within fourteen (14) calendar days after Notice to Proceed via the Owner's Substitution

Request form. The request shall present and fully describe, with product data, shop drawings, and test results, the proposed substitution, identifying product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced.

The requests shall state the difference, if any, in the contract price associated with the substitution, should it be accepted. The Contractor’s request for materials substitution shall also include a statement of the contractor’s acceptance of responsibility for costs, time, and coordination with other trades associated with the requested substitution.

Upon receipt of the complete substitution request form, Consultant will consider the request and advise the Contractor in writing of the decision. If the Owner does not accept the Consultant’s recommendation, it will document the reasons for accepting or rejecting the proposed substitution. In reaching a decision, the Owner and/or Consultant may consider any or all of the following:

a) Maintenance issues (e.g. parts availability, training and inventory/standardization);

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b) Life-cycle cost savings;

c) Highest product performance available;

d) Security and life safety;

e) Product reliability;

f) End user support.

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M. SECTION 012600: Contract Modifications and Changes

Procedures

Article 1. Definition

After execution of the Contract, changes may be made to the Scope of Work, the Contract Price and/or the Contract Time (each a “Change”) without invalidating any portion of the Contract Documents by either a (i) Bulletin (reference Section 012646) or (ii) Contractor Initiated Change. All Changes shall be performed in accordance with and consistent with the Contract Documents.

Article 2. Process

All Changes to the Scope of Work, the Contract Price and/or the Contract Time must be addressed through the Change Order process outlined in this Article. The Change Order process may be initiated by the Consultant through the issuance of a Bulletin (whether in response to an RFI or otherwise) or by the Contractor on their own initiative. Changes to the Scope of Work and/or to the Contract Price may be addressed in a single Change Order. Changes to the Contract Time require a separate Change Order.

2.1. Process for Proposed Changes to the Scope of Work and/or the Contract Price as follows:

a) In response to a Bulletin, or on Contractor’s own initiative:

The Contractor may submit a timely Change Order Request for a Change in the Scope of Work and/or the Contract Price. Such Change Order Request shall be submitted within the time frame specified in the Bulletin if applicable or within twenty (20) calendar days of the occurrence of the event which the Contractor believes warrants a Change in the Scope of Work and/or the Contract

Price.

b) With respect to a proposed Change in the Scope of Work (including but not limited to Changes required due to unforeseen conditions):

The Contractor will submit a Change Order Request with a description of the proposed Change.

If the Consultant and Owner agree that a Change in the Scope of Work is warranted, they may approve the Change Order Request or negotiate in good faith with the Contractor to determine the extent of the Change. The Owner may issue an agreed-upon Change Order or a Unilateral

Change Order defining the scope of the Change.

If the Owner denies the Change Order Request or issues a Unilateral Change Order defining the

Change in a way which the Contractor rejects, the Contractor may bring a timely claim as provided in Section 012648 Claims (within fourteen (14) calendar days of the denial of the

Change Order Request or issuance of the Unilateral Change Order as applicable) but in any event shall perform all Work at issue as directed by the Owner.

c) With respect to a proposed Change in the Contract Price:

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For Unit Price Contracts

The Contractor shall submit a list of units with proposed quantities and unit prices not identified in the bid.

The Owner shall issue a Change Order for any quantities approved by the Owner.

For Lump Sum Contracts or Proposals

The Contractor’s Change Order Request will include a proposed lump sum Change in the

Contract Price.

If the Consultant and Owner do not agree that a Change in the Contract Price is warranted, the

Owner shall reject the Change Order Request with respect to the requested Change in the

Contract Price. The Owner may issue a Unilateral Change Order with no Change to the Contract

Price. The Contractor may bring a timely claim as provided in Section 012648 Claims (within fourteen (14) calendar days of the denial of the Change Order Request or issuance of the

Unilateral Change Order, as applicable) but in any event shall perform all Work at issue as directed by the Owner.

d) If the Consultant and Owner agree that an adjustment in the Contract Price is warranted, they may accept the Contractor’s proposal or negotiate in good faith over the amount of the Change.

If the parties agree as to the Change in Contract Price, they shall sign an agreed-upon Change

Order and the Contractor shall perform the Work at issue for the agreed-upon Change in Contract

Price.

If the parties are unable to reach agreement, the Owner may issue a Unilateral Change Order with a not-to-exceed amount. The Contractor shall perform the Work at issue on a time and materials basis. Upon completion of the Work at issue, the Contractor shall provide supporting documentation in accordance with Article Four, below, and the parties shall negotiate in good faith to reach an agreed Change to the Contract Price.

For All Other Contracts or Proposals

The Contractor’s Change Order Request for a Change in the Contract Price will include a good faith

Order of Magnitude Estimate (OME.)

1) If the Consultant and Owner do not agree that a Change in the Contract Price is warranted, the

Owner shall reject the Change Order Request with respect to the requested Change in the

Contract Price. The Owner may issue a Unilateral Change Order with no Change to the Contract

Price. The Contractor may bring a timely claim as provided in Section 012648 Claims (within fourteen (14) calendar days of the denial of the Change Order Request or issuance of the

Unilateral Change Order, as applicable) but in any event shall perform all Work at issue as directed by the Owner.

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2) If the Consultant and Owner agree that an adjustment in the Contract Price is warranted, they may ask the Contractor to submit a lump sum proposal, in which case the procedures outlined above (“For Lump Sum Contracts and Proposals”) will apply.

In the alternative, if the Consultant and Owner agree that an adjustment in the Contract Price is warranted, the Owner shall issue either an agreed-upon Change Order adopting the Contractor’s

OME or a Unilateral Change Order adopting such other OME as the Owner may approve in its discretion. In either event, the Contractor shall perform the Work at issue on a time and materials basis. Upon completion of the Work at issue, the Contractor will provide supporting documentation in accordance with Article Four, below, and the parties will negotiate in good faith to reach an agreed

Change to the Contract Price.

2.2. Process for Changes to Contract Time as follows:

a) The Contractor shall submit a Change Order Request with a schedule analysis and cost impact in accordance with Section 012647 - Delays and Extension of Time. Such analysis shall address all applicable affected elements of the Work, including but not limited to labor crews, craft levels, equipment utilization, work during other than normal working hours, production rates, shop drawing preparation, submittal, and review, material and equipment delivery, installation and testing, and start-up times.

b) The Consultant and/or Owner shall review the schedule analysis.

1) If the Consultant and/or Owner determines that a Change in the Contract Time is not warranted, the Consultant shall deny the Change Order Request. The Contractor may bring a timely claim as provided in Section 012648 - Claims (within fourteen (14) calendar days of the denial of the Change Order Request) but in any event shall perform all Work at issue as directed by the Owner.

2) If the Consultant and/or Owner determine that a Change in the Contract Time is warranted, it shall negotiate in good faith with the Contractor concerning the extent of the Change.

3) If the parties agree to the Change in the Contract Time, the Contractor shall submit a Change

Order Request to finalize the agreed upon Change and the Owner shall issue a Change

Order.

4) If the parties are unable to agree to a Change in the Contract Time, the Contractor shall issue a Unilateral Change Order. The Contractor may bring a timely claim as provided in Section

012648 - Claims (within fourteen (14) calendar days of the issuance of the Unilateral Change

Order) but in any event shall perform all Work at issue as directed by the Owner.

c) For clarity, a Change to the Contract Time may entail a Change to the Contract Price (for example, overhead and management costs) not otherwise addressed in a Change Order approving a Change to the Scope of Work.

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Article 3. Contractor Certification

In the event of a proposed change to the Contract Amount, the Contractor shall certify in writing that the proposed cost covers all direct, supplemental, indirect, consequential, serial, and cumulative costs and delays, as applicable. The Contractor’s certified pricing shall identify, in detail, all applicable elements of costs, including, but not limited to, labor, person-hours and payroll costs, quantities, crew mixes, production rates, material costs, subcontractor and supplier costs, equipment costs, and supplemental costs, plus an allowance for overhead and profit in accordance with the Contract Documents.

Article 4. Time & Material (T & M) Process

The Contractor’s entitlement shall be limited to actual costs as a direct result of the Bulletin, plus an allowance for overhead and profit (in accordance with the values already stated in the Contract

Documents.) The Contractor’s T & M compensation is further limited to:

a) Costs of labor, including applicable payroll taxes, fringe benefits required by agreement or custom, workers’ compensation insurance, and other employee costs approved by the Owner;

b) Costs of materials, supplies, and equipment, including cost of transportation, whether incorporated or consumed;

c) Rental costs of machinery and equipment, exclusive of hand tools, whether rented from the

Contractor or others;

d) Costs of premiums for all bonds and insurance, permit fees, and sales, use, or similar taxes, directly related to the Change; and

e) Costs of supervision and field office personnel directly attributable to the Change.

f) The Contractor shall, at the end of each day, submit to the Owner the following materials for the

Work performed in accordance with the Bulletin:

1) A list of each employee who performed Work related to the Bulletin Work, the number of hours employee worked thereon, a description of the character of employee duties, and the wages earned;

2) A list of the number and types of equipment used for the Bulletin Work, the number of hours each piece of equipment was used thereon, the identification number for each piece of equipment, and the rental expenses (if any) related thereto;

3) A list of the amount and character of any extra materials furnished, the company or person from whom they were purchased, and…