ATTACHMENT A

BID SPECIFICATIONS

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

New Center for Early Education and Care

UMA 27-07

Part I. General Information

Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 149, § 44E(4), the University requests proposals from qualified contractors for the design, prefabrication, site assembly/installation and all services required to complete and deliver modular building units ready for use and occupancy.

All proposals submitted in response to this Request for Proposals (RFP) shall be subject to all contract terms and conditions set forth in Part IV, "Contract Terms." Any contract awarded because of this procurement shall incorporate these terms and conditions.

The University will consider awarding only those proposals that are both responsive and submitted by responsible contractors.

• A responsive proposal is one that fully complies with the requirements outlined in Parts

II and III of these Bid Specifications.

• A responsible contractor is a contractor that demonstrably possesses the skill, experience, capability, financial capacity, and integrity necessary to successfully and faithfully perform the work required under this procurement.

Proposals are to be submitted no later than the deadline stated in this Request for Proposals (RFP) document, and the technical non-price proposal documents will be opened at that time. Every proposal must be submitted electronically in the BuyWays portal as multiple individual files uploaded in response to the respective questions in accordance with all submission requirements set forth on in this RFP and all the attachments. Late proposals will not be accepted.

Each responsive proposal from a responsible contractor will be evaluated solely according to the criteria set forth in Part V “Evaluation Criteria” Below. Each non-price proposal will be assigned a rating of highly advantageous, advantageous, not advantageous, or unacceptable with respect to each criterion, and the reasons for each rating will be set forth in writing. A composite rating for each non-price proposal will be set forth in writing, along with the reasons for the rating.

The Evaluation Committee will determine the most advantageous proposal from a responsible and responsive offeror, taking into consideration the non-price proposal ratings and proposal price. If the contract is awarded to an offeror that did not submit the lowest price, the evaluation committee will set forth a written explanation of the reasons for the award.

In determining the most advantageous proposal, the University shall give preference, other considerations being equal, first to modular buildings manufactured within Massachusetts, and second to modular buildings manufactured outside of Massachusetts but within the United States.

Proposals will not be opened publicly but will be opened in the presence of one or more witnesses at the time stated in this RFP. The contents of proposals shall remain confidential and shall not be disclosed to competing offerors until the completion of the evaluation. At the opening of proposals, the University shall prepare a register of proposals for public inspection.

An offeror may correct, modify, or withdraw a proposal by written notice uploaded to the BuyWays portal prior to the time set for the opening of proposals. After the opening, a contractor may not change the price or any other provision of the proposal in a manner prejudicial to the interest of the University or to fair competition. The University shall waive minor informalities or allow the offeror to correct them. If a mistake and the intended offer are clearly evident on the face of the document, the University shall correct the mistake to reflect the intended correct offer and so notify the offeror in writing, and the offeror may not withdraw the offer. The University may permit an offeror to withdraw an offer if a mistake is evident on the face of the document, but the intended correct offer is not similarly evident.

The University reserves the right to cancel this procurement at any time before a contract is executed and approved, in which event the University will reject all proposals received in response to this RFP.

The contract will be awarded as expeditiously as possible but no later than sixty (60) days after the proposal’s due date. The time for the award may be extended for up to forty-five (45) additional days by mutual agreement between the University and the most advantageous proposer.

The successful proposer/contractor must execute the contract within ten (10) business days from the date of notification of award under this RFP. The contractor must complete all construction work, (including the installation of all modular units, interior works, site works, inspections, and obtaining the occupancy permit), no later than July 16, 2027. The University aims to start operations at the new facility in September 2027 for the 27/28 school year, with August 2027 designated for commissioning and moving the CEEC program from the existing location to the new facility.

Part II. Additional Proposal Submission Requirements

See the introductory RFP document for general proposal submission information and instructions.

All offerors are strongly encouraged to visit the site before submitting a proposal. Refer to the Pre-bid Confrence section of the introductory RFP document for additional info on the site visit.

Submission of a proposal constitutes an acknowledgement that the offeror has examined the site and is familiar with existing conditions. See Attachment J for design development level site/civil/landscape drawings and Attachment L for the project’s Geo-technical report.

A. Bid Deposit: Each proposal submission must include a bid security consisting of a BID

BOND, or CERTIFIED CHECK issued by a responsible bank or trust company in the amount of five percent (5%) of the proposal price. Checks can be uploaded to the BuyWays portal.

B. DCAMM Update Statement: Each proposal must include a completed DCAMM Contractor Update Statement (Attachment H).

C. DCAMM Certificate: Each proposal must be accompanied by a current DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility for General Building Construction or Modular Construction/Prefabrication (see Attachment G for an example of a certificate).

D. Price Proposal: Each proposal must include a price proposal that consists of the following:

a. A firm, fixed price that includes the furnishing of all materials, services, labor, performance and payment bonds, insurance and other costs incurred in the performance of the contract, signed by an individual authorized to bind the offeror contractually, and submitted on Attachment B appended to this RFP.

E. Technical Non-price Proposal: The non-price/technical proposal must consist of the following documents:

a. Technical Qualifications: Each proposal shall include the information about the firm, staff, subconsultants, subcontractors, similar project experience, services offered, legal history, construction safety overview, technology, etc.… as outlined on pages 7-8 of the RFP document.

b. Schedule: Each proposal shall include a proposed detailed schedule showing your planned approach, sequence of activities, and milestones to have the project completed in full no later than JULY 16, 2027. Additionally, provide a statement that the offeror, if awarded a contract, will guarantee completion of all work by proposed completion date identified in your schedule. The statement shall be signed & attested to by an individual authorized to sign on behalf of the offeror.

c. Certification by the State Board of Building Regulations and Standards that the manufacturer of the modular buildings meets state building code requirements.

d. Certification that the proposed modular building plans shall comply with all building codes.

e. Statement, to be included in your non-price / technical proposal, that the proposed modular buildings will be either (1) manufactured within Massachusetts; or (2) manufactured outside of Massachusetts but within the United States, or (3) manufactured outside of the United States, such statement to be signed & attested to by an individual authorized to sign on behalf of the offeror.

f. Each proposal shall also include a list of exceptions, deviations, and/or variances from the basis of design documents with an explanation as to why you are recommending each of the items listed.

g. The complete terms of all warranties provided by the manufacturer or by the offeror relative to the design, manufacture, and installation of the modular buildings, including both general warranties and special warranties associated with particular components and equipment.

h. Letter of transmittal, signed by an individual authorized to bind the offeror contractually, certifying that the offeror will, if accepted for a contract award, execute a contract in accordance with the terms of this proposal within 10 working days of the notice of award and will furnish to the University a payment bond and a performance bond, each in the sum of the contract price, as required by M.G.L. c. 149, § 44E, signed and submitted on Attachment F appended to this RFP.

F. Preliminary Drawings and Specifications: Proposals must include:

a. Preliminary plans, details, and specifications for all disciplines and trades that demonstrate how the contractor will adapt the University-approved Design Development Drawings and Specifications (Attachment J and Attachment K) as a basis of design for the final modular building and construction.

• The drawings and documents submitted with each proposal must demonstrate the Proposer’s competence and full qualifications (including any sub-consultants), to prepare the final integrated architectural and engineering documents, required during the pre-construction phase, for the fabrication and installation of the modular building and all related site work as laid out in this RFP.

b. A detailed work plan, a scope of services, and a schedule for the entire project, including the pre-construction phase.

• During the pre-construction phase, the selected contractor shall work together with the University to complete the final design, fabrication, and construction documents for the CEEC project as required.

• The Proposer must carefully consider the time required to carry out all necessary design, approval, and revision processes when developing the scope and schedule for the pre-construction phase. See Attachment J and Attachment K for additional information on the University-approved design, target level of quality, and specifications.

c. These drawings shall demonstrate the Proposer’s competence and full understanding of the project goals and objectives laid out in this RFP—and shall include, but not limited to, the following:

1) All manufacturers’ specifications governing the materials and equipment used in the modular buildings.

2) Structural and framing drawings showing the fabrication of the units’ structural skeleton and the contractor’s recommend system, such as wood or light-gauge steel.

3) Factory plans and manufacturing details for structural elements including floors, walls, and roof.

4) Modular unit mounting plans and details.

5) Architectural floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, and interior fit-out drawings showing modular units joints, as well as wall details, passageway elements, exterior cladding and insulation, and roof details.

6) Factory finish details for wall finishes, floor finishes, exterior skin finish, and trim choices.

7) Factory details of windows and doors.

8) MEP plans and details showing how to ensure the seamless integration of building systems at joint lines, including electrical conduit routing, plumbing and HVAC ductwork layouts, and detailed drawings showing all other system connections.

9) Factory plans and details of service appurtenances including MEP, fire protection, and security & communications systems, all light fixtures, outlets, switches, controls, smoke detectors, and location and capacity/rating of all equipment, fixtures, and appliances.

10) Plans and details of the lifting, delivery, placement, installation of modular units.

On-site installation plan showing the accurate location of the modular building on the property; the locations on the modular units at which utility service connections are proposed; and locations of existing utility services to which the proposed modular units are connected.

11) Foundation, site, civil, utilities plans showing your understanding of the work required beyond the modular building itself.

G. Completed Attachment C: Each proposal must include the following forms to be fully signed and executed:

a. Certification of financial interest disclosure and of non-collusion, signed and submitted on Attachment C appended to this RFP.

b. Certification that the offeror is able to furnish labor that can work in harmony with all other elements of labor employed or to be employed in the work, signed, and submitted on Attachment C appended to this RFP.

c. Certification that all employees to be employed at the worksite will have successfully completed a course in construction safety and health approved by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration that is at least ten hours in duration at the time the employee begins work and shall furnish documentation of successful completion of such course with the first certified payroll report for each employee, signed and submitted on Attachment C appended to this RFP.

d. Certification of compliance with state tax laws, reporting of employees and contractors, and withholding and remitting of child support, as required by M.G.L. c.

62C, § 49A, signed and submitted on Attachment C appended to this RFP.

Part III. Procurement Description - Scope of Services

A. Pre-Construction Services: The Contractor’s responsibilities will include all the following:

1. Performance of all the work needed for the design, fabrication, and installation of this modular building and associated site work, including preparation of complete design and construction drawings, specifications, calculations and other documentation as required to provide all work described in this RFP.

2. Use of the project’s design development drawings and specifications, appended to this

RFP (Attachment J, Attachment K) and approved by the University as the basis of design for the new CEEC building and site. Any update, modifications, or changes to these drawings and specifications must be reviewed and approved by the University during the pre-construction phase, through the office of Planning, Design, and Construction.

a. It shall be expected that the selected contractor will be required to meet regularly with representatives from the University to review and ensure the final design and construction documents are being developed in accordance with all applicable University Design & Construction Standards and Guidelines as well as review any questions, issues, or potential variances from the Standards and Guidelines or the Basis of Design prior to any final approval of those documents.

3. Preparation of site and floor plans and elevations in accordance with all performance specifications set forth in this RFP, and in accordance with all program requirements and applicable building codes, handicapped accessibility codes, fire and life safety codes, and all other applicable laws, regulations and bylaws.

4. Design and fabrication of modular units and design of project site in accordance with all specifications set forth in this RFP and all program requirements. Structures provided shall meet the requirements of applicable State building codes, handicapped accessibility codes, and fire and life safety codes; and all other applicable laws, regulations and bylaws.

5. All construction documents, drawings, specifications and design calculations must be prepared by and sealed by a licensed design professional (Architect or Engineer as applicable) in the State of Massachusetts. These documents are subject to review and approval by the owner, the State Building and Plumbing Inspectors, the Town of Amherst’s Electrical Inspector and Fire Department, and any other applicable authority having jurisdiction.

6. Design loads for each modular unit will be in accordance with all applicable Building Codes and meet ADA Compliance Requirements.

7. Plans shall indicate all site clearance and site preparation work, including grading and location of all utilities, removal of trees and stumps, utility connection points, required sizes for services, and all site improvements & landscaping.

8. Specifications should be prepared with close attention to the RFP requirements, the approved design development drawings, applicable university design & construction standards and guidelines, and state building code requirements for:

a. Foundations, or concrete footings, anchoring and skirting. Foundations to adequately support the entire structure and as required to meet all applicable building codes.

b. Exterior stairs, entrance ramps and corridors.

c. Floors: joists, bottom board, insulation, subflooring, weight load capacity and floor coverings.

d. Walls: studs, insulation, composition, siding, weight load capacity, wind load capacity, ceiling height, sound proofing and interior finishes.

e. Roof: composition, sheathing, framing, weight load capacity, pitch, insulation, eaves and downspouts and ceiling materials.

f. Doors: number, size, construction of frames, materials, weatherstripping, and lockset and hardware details.

g. Windows: number, size, construction of frames, glazing, weatherstripping, screens, and lock and hardware details.

h. Fire protection: alarms, smoke detectors and sprinkler systems.

i. Plumbing: requirements for supply, waste, and vent lines, and fittings; size, type, and capacity of water heaters; and description of plumbing fixture requirements, including sinks, water closets, water fountains, and all other plumbing related work.

j. HVAC systems: functional requirements for and description of heating, ventilation, and cooling systems.

k. Electrical systems: service requirements, capacity, and outlets.

l. Lighting: illumination requirements and type of fixtures.

m. Miscellaneous: IT/Security systems, communication systems, exit signs, and any other work or special features outlined in this RFP in its entirety.

B. Permitting: The Contractor shall be responsible for all permitting on the project as follows:

1. Obtaining all required permits (building & trade permits) as well as any necessary plan approvals from the appropriate State and local agencies, including all permits required for the transportation of modular units from the factory to the site.

2. If required, review and approval of all plans by a licensed Third-Party Inspection Agency for factory-built portions or licensed professionals in the State of Massachusetts by State code enforcement officials. Such third-party review shall be performed at no additional cost to the Owner.

3. If the Contract Documents, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of any public authority having any jurisdiction require any portion of the Work to be inspected, tested, or approved, the Contractor shall give the UMA Project Manager or designated representative, and such Authority timely notice (5 business days minimum).

4. Prior to the start of construction, the Contractor shall complete application to the applicable Building Code enforcement authority for a Building Permit. Such Permit shall be displayed in a conspicuous location at the project site. The building permit fee shall be paid by the Contractor.

5. Unless otherwise specified under in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall pay such proper and legal fees to public officers and others as may be necessary for the due and faithful performance of the work and which may arise incidental to the fulfilling of this Contract. As such, all fees, charges, and assessments in connection with the above shall be paid by the Contractor.

6. The Contractor shall maintain at the site, for the duration of construction operations, at least one up-to-date copy of all relevant codes and standards listed in the Contract Documents or determined to be applicable to the work.

7. The Contractor shall furnish and install all information required by the building official and shall secure the general building permit for the work promptly on award of the

Contract. The Contractor shall conform to all conditions and requirements of the permit and code enforcement authority. The Contractor shall provide names and license numbers of its responsible representatives to complete the application for permit, and shall receive the permit and promptly distribute copies to UMA Project Manager.

8. The Contractor and specialized Subcontractors, as applicable, shall identify all permits (other than general building permit) required from Authorities having jurisdiction over the Project for the construction and occupancy of the work. The Contractor shall prepare the necessary applications and submit required plans and documents to obtain such permits in a timely manner and shall furnish the required information to the Building Official and obtain the required permits as early as practicable after award of the Contract.

a. The Contractor shall display all permit cards as required by the Authorities and shall deliver legible images of all permits to UMA Project Manager promptly upon their receipt.

b. Meetings and appointments required with State Building Officials and Fire Department representatives shall be coordinated through the UMA EH&S Fire Marshall. Contact the UMA EH&S Fire Marshall to initiate the coordination.

c. The Contractor shall arrange for all inspections, testing and approvals required for all permits, and shall notify the UMA Project Manager of such inspections at least three business days in advance (longer if required in the various Sections of the Specifications), so they may arrange to observe.

d. The Contractor shall comply with all conditions and provide all notices required by all permits.

e. The Contractor shall perform and/or arrange for and pay all testing and inspections required by the Governing Codes and Authorities, other than those provided by UMA, and shall notify the UMA Resident Engineer of such inspections at least three business days in advance of all such testing or inspection, so they may arrange to observe.

f. Where Inspecting Authorities require corrective work for conformance with applicable Codes and Authorities, the Contractor shall promptly comply with such requirements, except in cases where such requirements clearly exceed the requirements of the Contract Documents, in which case the Contractor shall proceed in accordance with the procedures for modifications or changes in the work established in the Contract Documents, as amended.

9. Prior to the start of construction, the Contractor shall complete applicable applications, permits, and notifications to the MADEP, such as the Demolition/Construction form BWP AQ-06, and the asbestos notification form ANF-001, and pay the required fees.

These forms must be submitted at least 10 working days in advance of any regulated activity on the site. Demolition permits must be submitted for any work involving demolition, new construction and renovation. Provide the University EHS office with copies of notifications.

10. Building permits are required for the installation of office trailers. Trailers must be securely anchored to prevent displacement due to wind.

11. Metal dumpsters of 6 cubic yard aggregate capacity or more, and containing combustible materials, must have a Local Fire Department Permit issued for each location. If the containers are delivered and removed on the same day, no permit is required (527 CMR 34.03).

12. Storage of more than 2500 cubic feet gross volume of combustible or flammable materials in a building will require a permit from the Local Fire Department.

13. Use and storage of more than 10 gal or 42 lbs. of Liquefied Propane Gas (LPG) containers on site must be approved by and a permit must be secured through the local Fire Department.

14. Any work involving existing fire protection systems or related equipment (fire alarm, sprinkler, fixed extinguishing system) will require the Contractor to obtain a permit from the local Fire Department. Any work that affects Fire Protection Systems shall require the Contractor to notify the UMA Environmental Health and Safety Department. Any work which disables part or all of a fire protections system for more than 8 hours shall submit an impairment plan to the UMA Project Manager and UMA

EH&S.

15. The Contractor is required to obtain trenching permits from the UMA EH&S for any excavations or trenches that are greater than 36 inches in depth three working days prior to start of work.

16. Obtain sidewalk occupancy permits from the UMA EH&S.

17. Any construction sites disturbing greater than one acre require a notice of intent to the

EPA and will require a written a stormwater pollution prevention plan. A Notice of Termination must then be filed when sediment controls are no longer required.

C. Construction Safety: This project is subject to compliance with the following construction safety requirements:

1. Public Law 91 596 "Occupational Safety and Health Act" latest edition (OSHA 29

CFR 1926), with respect to all rules and regulations pertaining to construction, including Volume 36, numbers 75 and 105, of the Federal Register, as amended, and as published by the U.S. Department of Labor.

2. Submit the name of the Contractor's safety officer to the UMA Project Manager.

Submit copies of safety reports to the UMA Project Manager monthly.

3. Each Contractor and/or subcontractor will be responsible for submitting a written Safety Program, prior to starting construction, outlining measures they take to cover their operations and protect their employees. Construction Projects will also submit a Site-Specific Safety Plan specific to their operations at the University and which address their plan of action for identified and potential environmental, health and safety issues that may arise prior to start of construction. Maintain a written hazard communication program in accordance with OSHA 29CFR 1910.1200. Keep MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS) on site and upon request provide MSDS sheets for materials used in the construction

4. All accident reports are to be transmitted to the Resident Engineer within 24 hours of occurrence.

5. The Contractor shall immediately notify UMA EH&S if an OSHA, DEP or EPA regulator visits the site.

6. UMA and EH&S personnel shall have the authority to exercise on-site compliance audits on the construction site. Deficiencies discovered during site inspections and visits will be relayed to the contractor’s company safety representative and the UMA Project Manager. The contractor will communicate back to the UMA Project Manager and Environmental Health and Safety on the course of corrective action to be taken and the timeline for completion. If during such an audit, in his or her professional opinion, there exists an imminent danger or serious violation of established environment, health and safety standards that could lead to death or serious physical harm, damage to university property or the environment, the University representative has the right to request the immediate halt of such operations.

7. Hazardous Waste Generation: Any work generating Hazardous or so-called Universal Wastes will comply with all requirements of 310 CMR 30.000. The proper storage, use and disposal of any hazardous chemicals or substances brought on site by the Contractor are the responsibility of Contractor. The University will not be responsible for any hazardous materials left on site, the cost to remove these materials will be the Contractor’s responsibility. All hazardous wastes generated as a result of demolition and remodeling shall be contained, collected, segregated, labeled per all applicable federal EPA, Massachusetts DEP, and Federal DOT regulations or other applicable local, state or federal hazardous waste regulations, pending the appropriate disposition.

Contractor shall provide for properly packaging hazardous waste, preparing the proper shipping papers, identifying a permitted disposal site, and contacting EH&S at least 24 hours prior to shipment of the waste. EH&S will review the hazardous waste shipment and sign the paperwork. EH&S must keep the “Generator” copies of the manifest on file in the EH&S office.

8. The contractor must inform EH&S if they intend to store any type of oil in 55 gallons or larger quantities so that such storage can be included in the UMass SPCC plan, this includes oil for equipment, form oil, cutting oil, diesel, gasoline, etc. Spills of any oil outside to soil, water or ambient air shall be reported to EH&S. Oil is also considered to be a hazardous waste in the state of MA when it is disposed. All waste oil must be managed in accordance with the hazardous waste section of this document.

9. Non-Destructive Testing: The Contractor shall notify the U.M.A. Project Manager and the Environmental Health and Safety Department 3 days prior to the use of a radiography or x-ray equipment. The Contractor shall demonstrate safety procedures acceptable to the University and also provide sufficient personnel to maintain the safety zone perimeter as required by code. UMA EH&S must be contacted to review all radiography to be performed on campus property before it takes place. In the event of a failed source, it is the contractor’s responsibility to recover a damaged radiography source, moisture density gauge or other radioactive source used in the construction industry and to decontaminate any soil, equipment or other university property contaminated by a failed source.

10. Any salamanders used must exhibit an approval tag from the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal and any Contractor intending to utilize a salamander shall meet the requirements of 527CMR 20 and obtain a permit from the local Fire Department.

11. All Hot Works, including cutting, welding, brazing, etc., requires a permit from the

UMA Environmental Health and Safety Dept. (EH&S), located at Draper Hall, (413- 545-2682). A Hot Works permit is not required for work performed outside (unless it is in a temporary enclosure such as a tent). Contractor must provide a minimum of one operable fire extinguisher approved by a recognized testing laboratory and rated for the intended purpose near each Hot Work operation. At least one employee of the contractor shall remain on the site for one hour after the hot work has ceased to ensure against the outbreak of fire.

12. Use of Liquefied Propane Gas (LPG) and containers on site must be approved by, and a permit must be secured through, the local Fire Department.

13. Conformance to State Fire Prevention Regulations 527 CMR 6 and National Fire Protection Association standard on LPG: NFPA 58 1998.

14. Contractor must provide a minimum of one operable 20 BC rated fire extinguisher approved by a recognized testing laboratory near each LPG operation.

15. Use of torches or other flame producing devices for the removal of paint from buildings, or the application or removal of roofing materials must conform with the State Fire Marshal's regulations (527 CMR 10.24).

16. Permit must be secured through the local Fire Department and UMA EH&S.

17. An approved and operable fire extinguisher must be kept in the work area

18. At least one (1) workman must remain at the work area for (1) hour after the use of the torch or flame producing device has ceased.

19. Contractors performing work in buildings that will cause smoke or dust particles to become airborne must first check for the existence and location of heat or smoke detectors and other types of fire protection system equipment which may be affected by the work. The contractor shall request isolation or deactivation of such equipment through the UMA Project Manager. Such isolation, deactivation and notification shall occur prior to commencing work. Upon completion of the work, the contractor shall request reactivation of such equipment through the Project Manager. UMA EH&S may require that smoke detectors be bagged on a daily basis if smoke or dust particles may affect them. In this event bags must be removed at the end of the day. Notify the UMA Environmental Health and Safety Fire Prevention officer prior to isolation or deactivation of such equipment.

20. All construction will comply strictly with the Massachusetts State Building Code Article 30 (780 CMR 30): Required fencing, sidewalk sheds, storage of flammables, portable fire extinguishers, fire standpipe operation and rubbish removal will be enforced by Environmental Health & Safety.

21. Tar kettle usage must strictly conform to 527 CMR 10.03(12), including: (Designer shall delete this item if tar kettle will not be used on the project)

22. No kettle usage allowed in buildings or on roofs.

23. Kettles must be attended at all times.

24. Kettles must be placed away from buildings and exit ways.

25. Kettles must be equipped with tight fitting covers.

26. Propane fired units must conform to NFPA 58 (1998).

27. Propane fired units must be secured against vandalism.

28. One 60 BC rated fire extinguisher must be within 30 feet of the kettle.

29. One 60 BC rated fire extinguisher must be on roof for roofing operations.

30. Confined Space Requirements:

31. Permit Required Confined Spaces, (PRCS). If work under this Contract specifically or incidentally requires this Contractor or any of his Sub-Contractors to enter spaces that are meeting the definition provided in 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA (1926.1200- 1926.1213) of a “Permit Required Confined Spaces”, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor entering the space to have in place a Permit Required Confined Space Entry Program that meets OSHA 29CFR 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA (1926.1200- 1926.1213) requirements. No entry shall be made without the permit. UMass requires that confined spaces encountered in construction projects be evaluated and entered in accordance with 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA (1926.1200-1926.1213) UMA will provide information known about the space to the controlling contractor per 1926.1203(h). No entry will be made into a UMA Utility Manhole without first coordinating with the applicable UMA Utility Department.

32. The Facilities & Campus Services Solution Center must be notified each time prior to personnel entering and each time after personnel exit a utility manhole or tunnel.

33. It is also the responsibility that any work performed under this contract in PRCS’s be performed in strict compliance with the contractor’s own PRCS/OSHA Policy.

34. At the conclusion of any work in a PRCS, the General Contractor shall debrief the Project Manager and provide copies of the documentation required under the Contractor’s PRCS Policy.

35. If University personnel must enter the PRCS along with a contractor, a separate UMass Permit will be used for UMass Personnel, however, resources such as monitoring equipment, retrieval systems, attendants may be shared.

36. Emergency Response & Rescue – All emergencies are to be reported to the following agencies in this order:

a. the UMass Police at 413-545-3111. UMass Police will then notify the Amherst

Fire Department (who will deploy their Technical Rescue Team if needed),

b. Environmental Health & Safety at 413-545-2682,

c. Facilities Service Center at 413-545-6401, and

d. The UMA Project Manager.

37. Contractors intending to use a device labeled as a CLASS 3 or 4 laser, in the services required under the contract, shall notify the University Representative at least two (2) working days prior to the intended date of use. Utilization of such a device shall meet the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Regulations, under 105 CMR 121.000, entitled

RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO THE USE OF LASER SYSTEMS,

DEVICES OR EQUIPMENT TO CONTROL THE HAZARD OF LASER RAYS OR

BEAMS.

38. Prior to entry for review or work, in any areas storing or using radioactive material, the Contractor shall submit a written request for clearance, to the University of

Massachusetts Division of Environmental Health and Safety (E.H.& S.) and the University Representative. No work shall be performed in such areas until a “Radiation Area Job Permit” has been approved, signed, and issued to the Contractor, by an official of E.H.& S. Such areas have the appropriate signs and labels posted at each entrance.

39. Prior to any entry in active laboratories, contractor employees that will be entering the space are required to receive laboratory safety training by UMA EH&S. When working in active laboratories, contractor employees must adhere to the posted PPE on the Laboratory Door Cards. Decontamination, chemical, biological and/or radiological may need to take place. To determine the extent of what needs to be done, contact EH&S Laboratory Safety. Work may not begin until EH&S has given clearance.

40. OSHA Safety and Health Course Documentation Records: Chapter 306 of the Massachusetts Acts of 2004 requires that everyone employed at the jobsite must complete a minimum 10-hour long course in construction safety and health approved by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) prior to working at the jobsite. Compliance is required of General Contractors’ and Subcontractors’ on-site employees at all levels whether stationed in the trailer or working in the field.

Unless the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office indicates otherwise, this requirement does not apply to home-office employees visiting the site or to suppliers’ employees who are making deliveries.

a. Documentation records shall be initially compiled by the General Contractor and

Subcontractors as part of their certified payrolls, and the General Contractor shall create and maintain a copy of the documentation on site at all times. On-site documentation shall be filed in alphabetical order and immediately available to UMA’s Project Manager and OSHA inspectors. Fines imposed for non-compliance shall be promptly paid by the General Contractor at no additional expense to UMA. Delays in the progress of the Work caused by such non-compliance will not be acceptable as the basis for an extension of contract time or change order request.

41. Asbestos and Hazardous Materials Discovery: If unanticipated asbestos-containing materials or other Hazardous Materials not included in Contract are discovered at any time during the course of work, the General Contractor shall cease work in the affected areas only and continue work in other areas, at the same time notify UMA, UMA EH&S and the Designer of such discovery. Do not proceed with work in such affected areas until written instructions are received. If removal is required, payment will be made in accordance with the contract unit prices bid for each respective material. In the absence of unit prices, costs shall be negotiated or otherwise established prior to commencement of removal, in accordance with provisions of the Contract.

a. The UMA Project Manager and UMA EHS will work with the Contractor to initiate removal or encapsulation of the asbestos. An extension of the completion date may be granted equal to the time lost. Proper notification must be made to the MADEP through the ANF-001 form, and the UMA EH&S.

D. Fabrication and Construction Services: The Contractor shall perform the following:

1. Provide all required temporary facilities, including (but not limited to) temporary chain link construction fence at work site perimeter. Remove prior to building occupancy.

Furnish and install all barricades, temporary walkways, and warning signs to secure site during construction. Provide full-time site supervision and portable toilet facilities for workers on site. The property located at 972 North Pleasant Street—owned by the University—may be used as a field office for the contractor during the construction period.

2. Use of the Site: Limit use of the premises to work in areas indicated within the construction fence shown on the site drawing(s). Coordinate work of all Subcontractors required outside the construction fence boundary shown on the site drawing(s). Confine operations to areas within contract limits indicated. Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the areas in which the Work is indicated.

a. The Contractor can gain access to the premises during the hours specified below.

In addition, the Contractor and his personnel will limit themselves only within the working premises during working hours. If work needs to be scheduled during times other than those listed below, Contractor shall request approval from the UMA Project Manager one week prior to work.

1) Deliveries: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

2) General Access: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM during the regular work week.

b. Parking: Parking spaces on Campus are very limited, and the University will not provide designated parking lot spaces near the construction site for the Contractor’s use. The Contractor shall contact Parking Services (545-0065) to determine the location of the nearest available parking spaces. The Contractor will be required to pay all fees for parking. All materials storage areas shall be discussed and agreed to between the Contractor and the UMA Project Manager.

Once agreed upon, the limits of material storage will be delineated by the Contractor with construction fencing and enforced throughout the Contract.

c. Owner Occupancy: Allow for Owner occupancy and use by the public (if applicable).

d. Radios, tape players, “boom boxes”, or other audio entertainment equipment, including personal entertainment devices, shall not be allowed on the project site.

e. The University of Massachusetts prohibits tobacco use everywhere on campus, inside buildings and throughout the grounds. This policy applies to everyone and anyone on campus, including students, staff, faculty, contractors, and visitors. For the purpose of this policy, ‘tobacco’ refers to any and all tobacco products, whether inhaled or ingested, as well as electronic cigarettes.

1) The use of tobacco is prohibited in all buildings and vehicles owned or leased by UMass Amherst, regardless of location.

2) The use of tobacco is prohibited on all University grounds and in any outdoor area controlled by the University. This includes all University land, parking lots and parking ramps, athletic fields, tennis courts, and recreational areas.

3) The use of tobacco is prohibited inside any vehicle located on University grounds.

4) When any person enters the grounds of the University, any smoking material shall be extinguished and disposed of in an appropriate receptacle at the perimeter of the grounds of the University.

f. The Contractor shall not allow the use of intoxicating beverages or non-prescription controlled substance drugs upon or about the work site.

g. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available to the Owner, the Owner’s employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

h. Areas outside the Construction Fence or Immediate Work Area: The Contractor shall be aware of the sensitivity of the neighborhood organizations to noise, dust, debris, vibration, and site maintenance and take appropriate precautions to avoid conflict. The Contractor is responsible for clean-up of all debris, dirt and sediment resulting from the construction work.

i. The Contractor shall provide and maintain in good serviceable condition at all times, warning signs and non-combustible barriers, forms and fire resistive tarps or plastic, each of which shall be approved by the University, shall be suitable for the purpose, and shall be installed adjacent to each work area, for complete enclosure and/or isolation of all excavations, wells, pits, manholes, shafts, overhead areas, etc., which are associated with the work under the contract.

Barriers shall be a secure fence, guardrail, cover, or similar assembly designed and erected to provide protection for concrete, protection from the weather, and to prevent accidental access. Barrier tape and/or sawhorses shall not be used as a means of such access protection.

j. Damage to existing work, if caused by the Contractor’s operations under this Contract, shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense.

3. Schedule and perform work to afford minimum interruption to normal and continuous operation of utility systems. The Contractor shall submit to UMA and the Designer for approval, proposed schedule for performing work; including construction of new utilities, re-routing of existing utilities and final connection of new work to existing work. Schedule shall indicate shutdown time required for each operation.

a. Work includes checking all safety devices to verify that they have come back on-line after interruption. This requirement will not be waived.

4. All available existing utilities adjacent to the construction site will be available for use during construction unless indicated otherwise. Temporary connections to these utilities, all metering, transformers, removal, protection, and their associated costs will be the responsibility of the contractor. The university doesn’t charge the contractor for water or electricity use.

5. Provide grading of existing site, and removal of vegetation and trees as required for site access and installation of modular units.

6. Provide water, sewer, storm, electrical, telecommunications, and any other utility connections to existing connection points as identified on the Basis of Design documentation provided with this RFP. All the site utilities, excluding the 24” sewer main, are UMass Amherst utilities and therefore there are not any connection fees for those. Coordination with the town of Amherst will be required to complete the sewer tie-in. This could include a permit and fees.

a. The Contractor shall schedule the shutting down or interrupting any utilities, services or facilities which may affect the operation of the building outside the area of work or other buildings, services or facilities of the UMA.

b. Shutdown Notice: The Contractor shall notify the UMA. Project Manager or Resident Engineer, at least fourteen (14) working days in advance, of the need for University personnel to shut down or modify any utilities or building systems. If, due to University emergencies or staffing shortages, the Physical Plant personnel are unable to provide the required shut down or modifications, the contractor shall reschedule their work at no cost to the University.

7. The University makes no guarantee that the drawings provided are accurate or complete with regard to the location, size, and existence of underground utilities and/or other obstructions. A Dig Safe notification is required prior to any digging at this site and extreme care must be taken to protect existing pipes, conduit, and other structures encountered. The RFP documents make clear that there are many underground utilities on the Campus and some may be impacted by this project. Locating these utilities and protecting them is the responsibility of the Contractor.

a. If excavation, staking or any other scarifying existing grade to a depth greater than

6 inches is required, the Contractor shall follow the standard DIG-SAFE procedures as described in Massachusetts General Laws (CMMR 82:Secction 40).

Contractor shall review the following procedures with the UMA Project Manager prior to initiating DIG-SAFE procedures to ensure that there have not been changes.

b. The Contractor shall pre-mark all areas to the full extent of proposed excavation(s) with white paint. Use fluorescent pink paint when snow cover is present. Maintain complete visibility of paint for entire DIG-SAFE period.

c. After marking the site, apply for a DIG-SAFE permit on-line through UMA Facilities & Campus Services Dig Safe website, https://www.umass.edu/facilities/dig-safe.

d. After marking the site, and at least 7 days before an excavation, the Contractor shall notify DIG-SAFE by calling 811 or online at http://www.digsafe.com.

e. On the same day as the DIG-SAFE request is made, the Contractor shall deliver to the Physical Plant DIG-SAFE Coordinator (Tel. No. 413-545-4903) a site plan indicating the DIG-SAFE Quick-Ticket Number and displaying all relevant areas and pre-marked limits of the proposed excavation(s).

f. If the Contractor is informed of issues regarding the proposed excavation, the Contractor shall resolve those issues to the satisfaction of the UMA DIG-SAFE Coordinator. Issues that may require changes in the project design shall be brought to the attention of the UMA Project Manager immediately for resolution. If no issues are raised by the DIG-SAFE Coordinator that requires the design of the project to change, the Contractor may proceed with the proposed excavation(s) commencing seven (7) working days after submission of the site plan and Quick- Ticket Number to the DIG-SAFE Coordinator.

https://www.umass.edu/facilities/dig-safe

g. Prior to the “Dig-Safe” notification, the Owner requires the Contractor to provide their Superintendent with current “Dig-Safe” regulations, and a copy of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 82, Section 40.

8. Perform All excavation work and construction of foundations in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth in this RFP.

9. Construct permanent concrete foundations to adequately support the entire modular structure and as may be required to meet all applicable building codes.

10. Store and deliver all modular units and construction materials to the construction site.

11. Position and assemble modular units on the foundations constructed for this purpose and in accordance with all performance specifications in the RFP and all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to the building codes.

12. Complete installation and assembly of modular units in accordance with all plans,…