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NEW CHESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EASTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Volume 1 of 4

P R O J E C T M A N U A L

BANGOR AREA HIGH SCHOOL

ROOF REPLACEMENT

BANGOR, PA 18013

BANGOR AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

187 FIVE POINTS RICHMOND ROAD

JANUARY 19, 2026

ALLOY5 ARCHITECTURE [Architect] 530 West Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018

ALLOY5 ARCHITECTURE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

BANGOR AREA HIGH SCHOOL ROOF REPLACEMENT DOCUMENT 00.1113

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 00.1113 - 1

REQUEST FOR BIDS

BANGOR AREA HIGH SCHOOL ROOF REPLACEMENT

The Bangor Area School District will receive sealed bids for the repairs to the Bangor Area High School at 187 Five Points Richmond Road. Work includes General Construction. Roof Replacement Drawings are available on PennBid by end of day January 19, 2026.

Sealed bids will be received online via the PennBid Program until 10:00 A.M. prevailing time, Friday, February 20, 2026 at which time they will be opened. After bid opening the results will be available for viewing at the PennBid website. Successful bidder will be selected by Owner at a later date.

A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held virtually at 10:00 A.M. prevailing time on Thursday, January 29, 2026. A MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL be held on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. prevailing time.

The site visit will begin at the Bangor Area High School Main Office located at the address above. Questions will be accepted until 5:00 P.M., prevailing time, on Friday, February 13, 2026; questions will be accepted through PennBid, only from prime bidders. All questions must be submitted through PennBid and will not be accepted in any other manner.

ALL BIDDERS MUST REGISTER before Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4pm. You can register by emailing Christian Hoffer at choffer@alloy5.com. Include your name, title, company name and address, and contact numbers PRIOR TO THE PRE-BID MEETING. ONCE REGISTERED AS A BIDDER AN EMAIL WITH A VIRTUAL MEETING LINK WILL BE FORWARDED AFTER THE REGISTRATION CUTOFF DATE AND PRIOR TO THE PRE-BID

MEETING.

Bidding Documents and solicitation details are available online without charge, at www.PennBid.net. Results of the bidding may be viewed by Bidders on the PennBid website.

The apparent low bidder and the next two lowest bidders must submit, to the Architect, originals of the Bidding Documents within two (2) business days from the date of the bid opening.

All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the base bid.

Performance Bond and a Labor Material and Payment Bond will be required from the lowest responsible bidders. This project is subject to the provisions of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act.

Mark Schiavone, Business Manager Bangor Area School District

Proposed Ad Run Dates:

Friday, Jan. 09, 2026 Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 Monday, Jan. 19, 2026

ALLOY5 ARCHITECTURE GENERAL CONSTRUCTION BID FORM

BANGOR AREA HIGH SCHOOL ROOF REPLACEMENT DOCUMENT 00.4116

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION BID FORM - 1

BID FOR

BANGOR AREA HIGH SCHOOL ROOF REPLACEMENT

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

Submitted To: Submitted By:

BANGOR AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

187 Five Points Richmond Road

Bangor, PA 18013

THIS BID FORM SHALL NOT BE ALTERED IN ANY MANNER.

ANY ALTERED BID FORMS SHALL BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE AND WILL BE REJECTED.

1. The undersigned BIDDER proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an Agreement with

OWNER in the form included in the Contract Documents to complete all Work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents for the Contract Price and within the Contract Time indicated in this Bid and in accordance with the Contract Documents.

2. BIDDER accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Instructions to Bidders, including without limitation, those dealing with disposition of Bid Security. This Bid will remain open for NINETY (90) days after the day of Bid Opening. BIDDER will sign the Agreement and submit the Contract Security and other documents required by the Contract Documents within ten (10) days after the date of OWNER'S Notice of Award.

3. In submitting this Bid, BIDDER represents, as more fully set forth in the Agreement, that:

a. BIDDER has examined copies of all Contract Documents, Advertisement to Bid, and the

Instructions to Bidders. Additionally, the Bidder hereby acknowledges receipt of the following addenda by their initials:

Addendum (No. & Initial): _____; _____; _____; _____; _____; _____;_____

b. BIDDER has examined the site and locality where the Work is to be performed, the legal requirements (federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations) and the conditions affecting cost, progress or performance of the Work and has made such independent investigations as BIDDER deems necessary. Failure to visit the project site shall be no reason for future request for additional compensation or costs of any kind.

c. This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed person, form, or corporation and is not submitted in conformity with any agreement or rules of any group, association, organization or corporation; BIDDER has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false or sham Bid; BIDDER has not solicited or induced any person, firm or corporation to refrain from bidding; and BIDDER has not sought by collusion to obtain for himself any advantage over any other Bidder or OWNER.

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4. The BIDDER agrees to perform the various items of Work for the following Lump Sum Prices:

Base Bid Proposal:

Base Bid Price (INCLUDING Project Allowances) for all work indicated on the Contract Documents.

TOTAL BID

___________________________________________________________________________Dollars.

(Words)

(Figures)

5. ALTERNATES: The Bidder agrees that the Owner shall have the right to accept or reject any or all of the following alternates, which acceptance or rejection shall enter into the determination of the low bidder. The Bidder agrees that the contract time shall not be increased on account of the acceptance of any one or combination of alternates unless specifically stated in such Alternate descriptions. The Bidder agrees that the Owner shall have the right to accept an alternate that is higher in price than the base bid or other alternate. Alternates Prices shall include the cost of furnishing, installing all materials, labor, tools, equipment and other incidentals necessary to complete the work in accordance with the design intent, manufacturers’ recommendations, building codes and the project specifications. Do not adjust material allowance under any alternate bid items. Indicate whether alternate price is an add or deduct when a choice is provided. For additional information regarding specific alternates, reference Section 01.2300 Alternates. ******SHOW DEDUCT AMOUNTS WITH A NEGATIVE IN FRONT AND CIRCLE DEDUCT.

FOR ADDS JUST CIRCLE ADD AND SHOW THE VALUE AS POSITIVE VALUE.

ALTERNATE No. 1: The Bidder shall state the adjustment in price from the base bid to eliminate the following roof areas; B1-B7, B10-B12, B15 from the scope of work.

ADD/DEDUCT___________________________________________________________Dollars.

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(Figures)

ALTERNATE No. 2: The Bidder shall state the adjustment in price from the base bid to eliminate the following roof areas; A1-A3, B8, B9, B13, B14, C1-C7 from the scope of work.

ADD/DEDUCT___________________________________________________________Dollars.

(Words)

(Figures)

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6. UNIT PRICES: OWNER shall make adjustments to the Contract based on the actual field conditions encountered using the Unit Prices included with the proposal. The BIDDER agrees that OWNER reserves the right to reject or otherwise not agree to use the Unit Prices submitted, if in the Owners opinion, the nature or quantity of the Work encountered is such that the unit price cost no longer applies to the Work.

The Owner also reserves the right to solicit independent proposals as required by the Department of Education guidelines, under a separate contract to perform the services required. The responsiveness of the Bid, and if the Bid is responsible, may be determined by the Owner on the basis of the Unit Prices proposed by the bidder. Unit Prices shall be consistent with verifiable average costs for the work to be performed. Bidders agree that a proposal may be rejected if the Unit Prices submitted are inconsistent with the average cost. Under NO circumstances will BIDDER perform Unit Price Work without prior written authorization from OWNER. Unit Prices shall include costs for furnishing and installing all materials, labor, tools, equipment, and other incidental costs necessary to complete the specified operation. Unit prices will be used to ADD/DEDUCT the contract cost where appropriate. The Bidder agrees that in the event of any inconsistency between a Unit Price and the extension of a Unit Price in a Material Allowance, the Unit Price shall control, the Material Allowance extension shall be recalculated.

UNIT PRICE 1 – BIDDER agrees to provide cementitious wood fiber roof deck system to remove and replace damaged areas, including fasteners and accessories in existing roof per manufacturers specifications at the following unit price. Selective removal/replacement shall include demolition, disposal, temp dry-in,and replacement to match existing thickness, profile, and performance characteristics:

The contract Unit Price per square foot is:

$______ per square foot

UNIT PRICE 2 – BIDDER agrees to provide lightweight insulated concrete roof deck system to remove and replace damaged areas; including formwork and curing in existing roof per manufacturers specifications at the following unit price: Selective removal/replacement shall include demolition, disposal, temp dry-in,and replacement to match existing thickness, profile, and performance characteristics:

The contract Unit Price per square foot per inch thickness is:

$______ per square foot

UNIT PRICE 3 – BIDDER agrees to provide new roof drains and leaders to repair/replace areas in existing roof per manufacturers specifications at the following unit price:

The contract Unit Price per unit is:

$______ per unit

UNIT PRICE 4 – BIDDER agrees to provide steel deck to repair/replace areas in existing roof per manufacturers specifications at the following unit price:

The contract Unit Price per square foot is:

$______ per square foot

UNIT PRICE 5 – BIDDER agrees to provide a laborer (Class 03) at the following unit price:

The contract Unit Price per hour is: $__________ per hour

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UNIT PRICE 6 – BIDDER agrees to provide 2”x10” pressure treated wood at the following unit price:

The contract Unit Price per linear foot is: $_ ________ per linear foot

7. PROJECT QUANTITY ALLOWANCES:

The Architect must field measure and approve all allowance work prior to the Contractor performing the Work. Should the allowance amount be exceeded, the Contractor will be paid by Change Order addition at the Unit Price established for the related Work. Similarly, should the allowance used be less than the allowance amount, the Contractor will credit the Owner for the unused quantity in accordance with the related Unit Price by a Change Order credit.

BIDDER agrees to include in the Base Bid Price, in addition to the Work shown on the Drawings and Specifications the following:

Quantity Allowance 1: Ten Thousand (10,000) square feet of Unit Price 1 work.

Quantity Allowance 2: Ten Thousand (10,000) square feet of Unit Price 2 work.

Quantity Allowance 3: Twenty Five (25) units of Unit Price 3 work.

Quantity Allowance 4: Five Hundred (500) square feet of Unit Price 4 work.

Quantity Allowance 5: One Hundred Twenty (120) hours of Unit Price 5 work.

Quantity Allowance 6: One Thousand (1000) linear feet of Unit Price 6 work.

Bidder accepts the provisions of the Agreement as to the liquidated damages in the event of failure to complete the Work by the dates and milestones defined in the Contract Documents. In submitting this Bid, it is understood that the OWNER reserves the unrestricted right to reject any and all bids, or to waive any informalities or technicalities in said Bids.

Bidder understands that Owner reserves the right to consider Alternates Prices in determining the low bidder. All

Alternate Prices shall include costs for furnishing and installing all materials, labor, tools equipment, and other incidentals necessary to complete the specified operation in accordance with the Project Specifications and the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Accompanying this Bid is Security in the form of _________________________________ in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total of the Base Bid and all possible add alternates.

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In witness whereof, the undersigned has caused this Proposal to be executed this _ _day of_ ____ 20 .

INDIVIDUAL, PARTNERSHIP OR CORPORATION

(Firm Name)

By _________________________________________________________________________ (Signature)

Print or Type Name of Person Authorized to Sign Title

State of Incorporation

Business Address

Telephone Number

Email Address

Attest by

Print or Type Name of Person

Corporate Seal

ALLOY5 ARCHITECTURE AGREEMENT FORM

BANGOR AREA HIGH SCHOOL ROOF REPLACEMENT DOCUMENT 00.5216

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SECTION 00.5216 – AGREEMENT FORM

The “Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor, AIA Document A101, 2017 Edition (not included herein) shall be in effect for the duration of this project. These documents may be reviewed at the Architect's office. An original copy of this document will be presented to the bidder for execution upon notification.

END OF SECTION 00.5216

ALLOY5 ARCHITECTURE CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

BANGOR AREA HIGH SCHOOL ROOF REPLACEMENT DOCUMENT 00.6216

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SECTION 00.6216 – CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

The SAMPLE CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE shall be in effect for the duration of this project.

ADDITIONAL INSURED SHALL BE LISTED AS:

BANGOR AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT ____________________________________

187 FIVE POINTS RICHMOND ROAD ____________________________________

ALLOY5 ARCHITECTURE LLC

530 WEST BROAD STREET

BETHLEHEM, PA 18018

END OF DOCUMENT 00 6216

ALLOY5 ARCHITECTURE SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

BANGOR AREA HIGH SCHOOL ROOF REPLACEMENT DOCUMENT 00.7300

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SECTION 00.7300 - SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

GENERAL

The following supplements modify the "General Conditions of the Contract for Construction", AIA Document A 201

- 2007. Where a portion of the General Conditions is modified or deleted by these Supplementary Conditions, the unaltered portions of the General Conditions shall remain in effect.

These supplementary conditions to the contract have been authored by several design professionals and the school owner’s solicitor over the course of several years and projects. They are interpreted by ALLOY5 ARCHITECTURE as the property of the Career Institute of Technology. Any discrepancies in these conditions shall be brought to the attention of the Architect prior to placing bid.

ARTICLE 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS

Paragraph 1.1 BASIC DEFINITIONS. To subparagraph 1.1.1, delete the last sentence and replace with the following:

"The Contract Documents DO include the bidding requirements, which include the Invitation to Bid, the Instructions to Bidders, the Bid Form, Bonds, Bid Security, Prevailing Wage Pre-Determination and portions of addenda relating to Invitation to Bid, the Instructions to Bidders, the Bid Form, Bonds, Bid Security, Prevailing Wage Pre-Determination."

Paragraph 1.1 BASIC DEFINITIONS. Paragraph 1.1.3 THE WORK, add new subparagraphs 1.1.3.1 and

1.1.3.2 as follows:

1.1.3.1 Contractor must visit the site of the project before submitting a proposal. Such site visit shall be for the purpose of familiarizing the Contractor with the existing conditions and assessment of the contractors’ ability to perform the Work, schedule the Work, execute the Work and Warrant the Work.

1.1.3.2 Contractor shall not interpret Contract Documents in a manner imposing to Owner or Architect, or their agents, employees, officers, directors, or consultants, any duty, obligation, or authority with respect to any items that are not intended to be incorporated into the completed project, or that do not comprise the Work, including, but not limited to, the following: shoring, scaffolding, hoists, weatherproofing, or any temporary facility or activity, because these are the sole responsibility of the Contractor

Paragraph 1.1 BASIC DEFINITIONS. To paragraph 1.1.5, THE DRAWINGS, add the following subparagraphs:

1.1.5.1 The Drawings are diagrammatic. Exact slopes, pitches, locations of equipment and points of termination shall be verified by Contractor and approved by owner. This shall include both new work and existing conditions. Should it be found that any system or equipment cannot be installed as shown on the Drawings, the Architect shall be notified in writing before installing or making changes to layout.

1.1.5.2 Contractor shall carefully examine the Contract Drawings and Specifications. If any discrepancies occur between the Drawings or between the Drawings and Specifications, the Contractor

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shall report such discrepancies to the Architect in writing and obtain written instructions as to the manner in which to proceed. No departures from the Contract Documents shall be made without prior written approval of the Architect.

Paragraph 1.1 BASIC DEFINITIONS. Add new subparagraph 1.1.8, THE OWNER as follows:

1.1.8 The term “Owner” as used in the Contract Documents refers to the BANGOR AREA SCHOOL

DISTRICT

Paragraph 1.1 BASIC DEFINITIONS. Add new subparagraph 1.1.9, THE ARCHITECT as follows:

1.1.9 The term “Architect as used in the Contract Documents refer to ALLOY5 ARCHITECTURE.

Paragraph 1.1 BASIC DEFINITIONS. Add new subparagraph 1.1.11, COMPLETION DATE as follows:

1.1.11 The term completion date means any substantial completion, final completion, milestone, phase as identified in the contract documents.

Paragraph 1.1 BASIC DEFINITIONS. Add new subparagraph 1.1.12, THE CONTRACTORS as follows:

1.1.12 The terms, “Prime Contractor”, “General Contractor”, “Lead Contractor” and or “Contractor” as used in the Contract Documents are defined as the Contractor performing Work:

Paragraph 1.2 CORRELATION AND INTENT OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. To paragraph 1.2.1 add the following subparagraph 1.2.1.1:

1.2.1.1 The Drawings and Specifications are a collective set of documents. Anything shown on the Drawings, but not in the Specifications, or mentioned in the Specifications and not shown on the Drawings, shall be equally binding as if both noted on the Drawings and called for in the Specifications.

Architect shall make the final decision consistent with the general intent of the Contract Documents.

Paragraph 1.2 CORRELATION AND INTENT OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. To paragraph 1.2.2 add the following:

The Contractor shall verify dimensions and existing conditions prior to submitted bid and continually while performing work. It is understood, warranted and guaranteed by contractor that this work has been performed and will continue to be performed from the date of receipt of the invitation to bid to final completion.

Paragraph 1.2 CORRELATION AND INTENT OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. To subparagraph 1.2.3 add the following: In the event of conflicts or discrepancies among the Contract Documents, interpretations will be based on the Architects Interpretations of the Contract Documents.

In the case of an inconsistency within or between Contract Documents not clarified by Addendum, the better quality or greater quantity of work shall be provided in accordance with Architects interpretation.

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Paragraph 1.2 CORRELATION AND INTENT OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. Add the following new subparagraphs 1.2.4, 1.2.5, 1.2.6, 1.2.7, 1.2.8, 1.2.9 and 1.2.10:

1.2.4 Do not scale drawings. Working measurements shall be taken from figured dimensions. Add the following: Computed dimensions shall take precedence over scale dimensions, and large scale drawings shall take precedence over small scale drawings

1.2.5 Contractor shall carefully examine the Contract Drawings and Specifications. If any discrepancies occur between the Drawings or between the Drawings and Specifications, the Contractor shall report such discrepancies to the Architect in writing and obtain written instructions as to the manner in which to proceed. No departures from the Contract Documents shall be made without prior written approval of the Architect.

1.2.6 Where the work is shown in complete detail on only half or portion of a Drawing or there is an indication of continuation, the remainder being shown in outline, the work drawn out in detail shall be understood to apply to other like portions of the structure. On all work of a remodeling nature or installation within the present buildings, it will be the responsibility of the Contractor, by personal inspection, to satisfy himself as to the correctness of any information given which may affect the quantity of materials required for a satisfactorily completed contract, whether or not such information is indicated on the Drawings or within the Specifications.

1.2.7 The Drawings are generally diagrammatic and indicative of the work to be installed. Exact locations of equipment and points of termination shall be approved by the Architect. Should it be found that any system or equipment cannot be installed as shown on the Drawings, the Architect shall be notified in writing before installing or making changes to layout.

1.2.8 Anything shown on the Drawings and not mentioned in the Specifications or mentioned in the Specifications and not shown on the Drawings shall have the same effect as if shown or mentioned respectively in both. Any work shown on one Drawing shall be construed to be shown on all Drawings, and the Contractor shall coordinate the Work and Drawings to conform to the requirements of the Contract Documents. Clarifications will be made for questions and discrepancies called to the Architects attention, in writing, within the time period established for questions. Clarifications prior to the bid will be issued as Addenda to the Contract Documents. If such correction or clarification is not made, the work in question shall be considered to be required as specified and shown on the drawings.

1.2.9 The General and Supplementary General Conditions, Specifications, and Drawings contemplate a finished piece of work of such character and quality as is described in and is reasonably inferable from them and the Contractor, recognizing the impossibility of producing drawings and specifications with perfect accuracy, agrees that his submitted price for the work hereinunder includes sufficient money allowance to make his work complete and operable, fitting with the work of other contractors and the Owner and in compliance with good practice and the ordinances, codes, and regulations of all bodies or persons having governmental authority over it. The Contractor agrees that inadvertent discrepancies or the failure to repeat on any drawing the figures or notes given on another shall not be the cause for additional charges or claims.

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1.2.10 If tight conditions develop, the Contractor shall make arrangements to jointly prepare composite drawings, showing the suggested solution and submit it to the Architect for comment, and if necessary, approval. All contractors are deemed to have taken into consideration that interferences will occur at various points and it shall be understood that extras for necessary variation will not be approved. All Contractors shall verify all measurements at the site.

Paragraph 1.5 EXECUTION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, Subparagraph 1.5.2, add the following:

Execution of the Contract by the Contractor is also a representation that the Contractor has carefully examined the Contract Documents, that the Contractor thoroughly understands the Contract Documents and their intent and purpose, and is familiar with all applicable codes, ordinances, laws, regulations and rules as they apply to the Work and that the Contractor will abide by same

Paragraph 1.6 OWNER AND USE OF DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS OF

SERVICE, add the following new subparagraph 1.6.2:

1.6.2 Contractor’s Use of Instruments of Service in Electronic Form:

1.6.2.1 The Architect may, with the concurrence of the Owner, furnish to the Contractor versions of Instruments of Service in electronic form. The Contract Documents executed or identified in accordance with Subparagraph 1.5.1 shall prevail in case of an inconsistency with subsequent versions made through manipulatable electronic operations involving computers.

1.6.2.2 The Contractor shall not transfer or reuse Instruments of Service in electronic or machine readable form without the prior written consent of the Architect.

Add the following paragraph 1.7 to Article 1:

1.7 Representatives of the Owner, Contractor and Architect shall meet periodically at mutually agreed-upon intervals for the purpose of establishing procedures to facilitate cooperation, communication and timely responses among the participants. By participating in this arrangement, the parties do not intend to create additional contractual obligations or modify the legal relationships which may otherwise exist.

ARTICLE 2, OWNER

Paragraph 2.1 GENERAL, delete paragraph 2.1.2 in its entirety.

Paragraph 2.2 INFORMATION AND SERVICES REQUIRED OF THE OWNER, delete paragraph 2.2.1 and replace with the following.

The Owner will secure and pay for necessary zoning approvals, site development approvals, highway access approvals, design approvals, and other approvals related to permanent facilities and required precedent to applications for permits for work at the site.

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Paragraph 2.2 INFORMATION AND SERVICES REQUIRED OF THE OWNER, delete Subparagraph 2.2.3 and replace with the following:

2.2.3 The Owner has furnished surveys to the Architect describing the physical characteristics, legal limitations, and utility locations for the site of the Project. This information was furnished only for the Architect’s use in design and is not a part of the Contract Documents. The information is available for the Contractors’ information, but is not a warranty of physical conditions. The Contractor shall visit the site and become acquainted with the existing conditions. Prior to Bidding, the Contractors may make their own investigation to become satisfied as to the site and physical conditions, but such investigation may be performed only under time schedules and arrangements approved in advance by the Owner.

Paragraph 2.2 INFORMATION AND SERVICES REQUIRED OF THE OWNER, delete Subparagraph 2.2.5 and substitute the following:

2.2.5 The Contractor will be furnished, free of charge, an electronic copy of the contract documents.

Hard copies will not be provided.

Paragraph 2.2 INFORMATION AND SERVICES REQUIRED OF THE OWNER, add new Subparagraph

2.2.6 as follows:

2.2.6 Contractors are to perform all factory or shop testing and any other field testing of above or below ground pipes, including pressure, air or vacuum testing required.

Paragraph 2.4 OWNER”S RIGHT TO CARRY OUT THE WORK, delete Paragraph 2.4.1 and replace with the following subparagraphs 2.4.1 and 2.4.2:

2.4.1 The Owner shall not be required to comply with the notice provisions hereof, and may proceed to correct deficiencies if Contractor fails within a 24-hour period after receipt of written notice from the Owner to commence and continue correction of such deficiencies where further delay would cause disruption to the project schedule.

2.4.2 If the Contractor fails to commence and continue to correct any deficiencies, the Owner may, without prejudice to other remedies the Owner may have, correct such deficiencies.

ARTICLE 3, CONTRACTOR

Paragraph 3.1 GENERAL. Add new subparagraphs 3.1.4 and 3.1.5 as follows:

3.1.4 Owner reserves the right to refuse access to the site or reject from the site any person Owner deems unfit to be permitted on school grounds and in proximity to students.

3.1.5 Contractor is the sole entity responsible for coordination of Work. Coordination of work shall not be sub contracted to any other entity or assumed to be provided by the Owner or Architect.

Paragraph 3.2 REVIEW OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND FIELD CONDITIONS BY CONTRACTOR. Add new subparagraph 3.2.1.1 as follows:

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3.2.1.1 The Contractor shall review the drawings and Work of other separate prime contracts to determine if that Work affects the Contractor’s planned Work and also to coordinate and schedule the required work.

Paragraph 3.2 REVIEW OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND FIELD CONDITIONS BY CONTRACTOR. In sub paragraph 3.2.3, delete the last sentence and replace with the following:

The Contractor shall be liable for errors, inconsistencies or omissions in the Contract Documents or from differences between field measurements or conditions and the Contract Documents.

Paragraph 3.2 REVIEW OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND FIELD CONDITIONS BY CONTRACTOR. Add subparagraphs 3.2.4, 3.2.5, 3.2.6, 3.2.7 and 3.2.8 as follows:

3.2.4 Where manufacturer's standard specifications and standard methods of fabrication, installation or erection are referenced in the Contract Documents, Contractor shall submit two copies of each to the Architect before start of work."

3.2.5 The Owner shall be entitled to deduct from the Contract Sum amounts paid to the Architect for the Architect to evaluate and respond to the Contractor’s requests for information, where such information was available to the Contractor from a careful study and comparison of the Contract Documents, field conditions, other Owner-provided information, Contractor-prepared coordination drawings, or prior Project correspondence or documentation.

3.2.6 Explorations and Reports: Reference is made to the General Requirements and Bidding

Documents for identification of those reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at the site that have been utilized by Architect in preparation of the Contract Documents. Contractor may rely upon the accuracy of the technical data contained in such reports, but not upon non-technical data, interpretations or opinions contained therein or for the completeness thereof for contractor’s purposes.

Except as indicated in the immediately preceding sentence and in paragraph 4.3.6, contractor shall have full responsibility with respect to subsurface conditions at the site.”

3.2.7 Existing Structures: Reference is made to the Bidding Documents for identification of those drawings of physical conditions in or relating to existing surface structures which are at or contiguous to the site that have been utilized by Architect in preparation of the Contract Documents. Contractor may rely upon the accuracy of the technical data contained in such drawings, but not for the completeness thereof for contractors purposes. Except as indicated in the immediately preceding sentence and in paragraph 4.3.6, contractor shall have full responsibility with respect to physical conditions in or relating to such natures.”

3.2.8 The Contractor shall give the Architect timely notice of any additional design drawings, specifications, or instructions required to define the Work in greater detail, or to permit the proper progress of the Work. The Contractor shall not proceed with any work not clearly and consistently defined in detail in the Contract Documents, special requests, additional drawings or instructions from the Architect. If the Contractor proceeds with such work without obtaining further drawings or instruction, he shall correct work incorrectly done at his own expense

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Paragraph 3.3 SUPERVISION AND CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES. Paragraphs 3.3.1, in the second sentence, delete the words "..unless Contract Documents give other specific instruction concerning these matters.

Paragraph 3.3 SUPERVISION AND CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES. Paragraphs 3.3.1, delete the last full sentence.

Paragraph 3.3 SUPERVISION AND CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES. Add subparagraphs 3.3.4 and

3.3.5 as follows:

3.3.4 Contractor's supervision of work shall include expediting and coordination of work of trades, supervising and procuring required to insure delivery of materials to maintain work schedules of sub-contractors and progress schedule of project to insure full completion of work, to supply equipment or instruments necessary to complete specified test, checks, balancing of system, to furnish operating instructions, etc."

3.3.5 The Contractor, his employees or his subcontractors shall not install any product or equipment in a manner which is in direct conflict with the manufacturer's recommended requirements. If the manufacturer of the product or equipment has requirements which can not be met by the specific application indicated, the Contractor shall bring this information to the attention of the Architect.

Products or equipment installed contrary to their manufacturer's requirements shall be replaced at no additional cost to the Owner unless specifically authorized in writing by the Architect.

Paragraph 3.4 LABOR AND MATERIALS, delete Subparagraph 3.4.2 and substitute the following:

3.4.2 After the Contract has been executed, the Owner and Architect will consider a formal request for the substitution of products in place of those specified only under the conditions set forth in the General Requirements (Division 1 of the Specifications). By making requests for substitutions, the Contractor:

(1) represents that the Contractor has personally investigated the proposed substitute product and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified;

(2) represents that the Contractor will provide the same warranty for the substitution that the Contractor would for that specified;

(3) certifies that the cost data presented is complete and includes all related costs under this

Contract except the Architect’s redesign costs, and waives all claims for additional costs related to the substitution which subsequently become apparent; and

(4) will coordinate the installation of the accepted substitute, making such changes as may be required for the work to be complete in all respects.

(5) certifies that substitute work offered and approved shall not be a basis for contingent extra charges or additional charges due to changes in related work, such as rough-in, changes in supporting foundations, and other related work.

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(6) shall assume full responsibility for adequacy of substitute work.

Paragraph 3.4 LABOR AND MATERIALS. Add subparagraphs 3.4.4, 3.4.5, and 3.4.7 as follows:

3.4.4 Contractor shall not place any order for materials which are not in accordance with the Contract Documents, unless he has informed both the Architect and the Owner of such additional changes and charges and has received written authorization by either a Construction Change Directive or a Change Order.

3.4.5 Whether indicated or not, all products on this project shall be asbestos-free and lead-free. If any suspected asbestos-containing or lead-containing materials are installed, the Owner has the right to have the material in question tested and if proven to contain asbestos or lead, the Contractor shall remove all material in question and replace it with acceptable material at no additional cost to the Owner."

3.4.7 Standards of quality for the work is established by description, by reference to trade name, manufacturer’s names or by catalog model or figure numbers. Such references require that which be established, as standards of quality shall be provided without substitution unless permitted by the contract documents

Paragraph 3.4 LABOR AND MATERIALS. Add paragraph 3.4.8 and its subparagraphs 3.4.8.1 and

3.4.8.2 as follows:

3.4.8 Work specified which becomes unavailable due to strike, loss of plant through fire or flood, bankruptcy, or other unforeseeable cause beyond Contractor’s control, shall be substituted equally from another source subject to substitution procedures in the Contract Documents.

3.4.8.1 Work covered by paragraph 3.4.7 shall not entitle the Contractor to either an increase in cost or contract time. Notwithstanding the same, if the work covered by 3.4.8 results in a savings to Contractor, Owner shall be entitled to a reduction in the Contract Sum. In any event, work covered by paragraph 3.4.8 shall be incorporated into the Project through a properly executed Change Order.

3.4.8.2 Items not ordered by the contractor in a timely manner for incorporation into the Work will not be considered for claims by the Contractor for additional time or costs.

Paragraph 3.5 WARRANTY, add subparagraphs 3.5.2 and 3.5.3 as follows:

3.5.2 The minimum Warranty period as defined above, shall be one (1) year from date of substantial completion of the entire project or each phase listed on the Contract Documents. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining all systems that are operational but not fully completed and warranted because they are being used in other phases of the project. These systems include but are not limited to roofing, electrical systems, lighting systems, mechanical systems, plumbing systems, technology and phone systems and general construction systems. Contractor is responsible to obtain any extended warranties necessary to ensure that the full one year warranty is provided from the date of substantial completion of each phase.

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3.5.3 The warranty provided in subparagraph 3.5.1 shall be in addition to and not in limitation of any other warranty required by the Contract Documents or otherwise prescribed by law.

Paragraph 3.6 TAXES, add subparagraphs 3.6.1.1 as follows:

3.6.1.1 Contractor shall be responsible for and shall pay all applicable sales, use, excise or other taxes required by law on all materials, tools, apparatus, equipment, fixtures, services, incidentals or otherwise which may be purchased or used in connection with the Work or portions thereof. The Bid shall be made in accordance with such laws and shall include all applicable taxes in the Bid amount.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, Owner is exempt (excluded) from sales and/or use tax in Pennsylvania on certain transactions. Contractor and all subcontractors shall bid and shall purchase as exempt (excluded) from Pennsylvania sales and/or use tax all tangible personal property within the definition of ‘building machinery and equipment’ as that term is defined in Act No. 45-1998 (72 P.S. § et seq.). No charges shall be allowed for such exempt items. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to determine those items for which an exemption will apply, and the Contractor shall obtain legal or other tax advice to determine how and to what extent an exemption form the taxes apply. In order to facilitate such purchase free of sales and/or use tax in Pennsylvania, and upon certification by Contractor that an item is, in fact, tax exempt, the owner agrees to execute a tax exemption certificate prepared by Contractor or a subcontractor as may be required by the regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue

Paragraph 3.6 TAXES, add subparagraphs 3.6.2, 3.6.3 and 3.6.4 as follows:

3.6.2 Access to Accounting Records: The Contractor shall check all materials, equipment and labor entering into the Work and shall keep such full and detailed accounts as may be necessary for proper financial management under this Agreement, and the system shall be satisfactory to the Owner. The Owner or its representative shall be afforded access to all the Contractor’s records, books, correspondence, instructions, drawings, receipts vouchers, memoranda, and similar data relating to this Contract, and the Contractor shall preserve all such records for a period of three years, or for such longer period as may be required by law, after the final payment. (AIA Document A111-1978, Article 12).

3.6.3 Assignment of Refund Rights: The Contractor agrees to assign and transfer to the Owner all its rights to sales and use tax which may be refunded as a result of a claim for refund for materials purchased in connection with this contract. The Contractor further agrees that it will not file a claim for refund for any sales or use tax which is the subject of this assignment.

3.6.4 Contracts with Subcontractors: The Contractor agrees to include the “Access to Accounting Records” and “Assignment of Refund Rights” paragraphs, in full, in any contracts with subcontractors.

Paragraph 3.7 PERMITS, FEES AND NOTICES, add subparagraphs 3.7.1.1 and 3.7.12 as follows:

3.7.1.1 Owner shall pay for building permits required for the project as precedent to construction. The Contractor shall submit, with no markup, the cost of any permits or inspection fees required for the Project. The Owner will reimburse the Contractor, by Change Order with no markup, for fees paid to the

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municipal authorities having jurisdiction. The Contractor shall secure and arrange for all necessary utility connections and municipal or agency approvals or permits required for the Project.

3.7.1.2 To the extent Contractor pays for any permit, connection and/or tap-in fee not otherwise properly due, the owner shall be entitled to any refund relating thereto and the Contractor agrees to assign any and all rights to said refund claim to the owner. The Contractor and all subcontractors hereby assign to owner all rights to claim any such refund claim and to any resulting refund and hereby appoint to the Owner as Attorney-in-Fact to execute and acknowledge in their respective names and to prosecute such refund claims before administrative agencies and courts in Pennsylvania having jurisdiction over such claims. The Owner or its agent shall have the right to review the books and records of Contractor and all subcontractors for the purpose of documenting and substantiating any such refund claim. Contractor and all subcontractors shall fully cooperate with owner in pursuing any such refund claim and shall make available to owner any applicable documents.

Paragraph 3.10 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES, add the following sub-paragraphs as follows:

3.10.4 The Project Schedule shall be submitted by the Contractor for his work.

3.10.5 The Project Schedule must be developed by the Contractor and must incorporate the milestone, substantial completion and final completion dates as indicated on the contract documents. No deviations from these will be accepted. Should the contractor fail to meet any date, the owner shall pursue liquidated damages and contractor must provide the owner with a recovery schedule.

Paragraph 3.11 DOCUMENTS AND SAMPLES AT THE SITE Delete Paragraph 3.11.1 in its entirety and replace with the following:

3.11.1 The Contractor shall maintain in a complete copy of the contract documents, architects supplemental instructions and testing agency inspection reports including those provided by manufactures.

Paragraph 3.12 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES, add the following subparagraph

3.12.11 as follows:

3.12.11 The Architect’s review of Contractor’s submittals will be limited to examination of an initial submittal and two (2) resubmittals. The Architect’s review of additional submittals will be made only with the consent of the Owner after notification by the Architect. The Owner shall be entitled to deduct from the Contract Sum amounts paid to the Architect for evaluation of such additional resubmittals.

Paragraph 3.15 CLEANING UP, modify subparagraph 3.15.1 as follows:

3.15.1 The Contractor shall keep the premises clean at all times of dirt, rubbish and debris resulting from the work and shall remove all rubbish and debris in metal containers at the end of each working day. The Contractor shall remove all rubbish cartons resulting from the installation of fixtures and equipment. If the premises are not kept clean at all times and if within 24 hours after verbal notice from the Owner the dirt, rubbish, and debris is not cleaned up by Contractor then Owner will arrange for such

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cleanup at the Contractor’s expense. Prior to substantial completion of the Work, the Contractor shall do the cleaning of the surfaces of all his installations as may be required by the various Specifications to the satisfaction of the Architect.

Paragraph 3.15 CLEANING UP, add subparagraph 3.15.3 as follows:

3.15.3 The Contractor shall make provisions for and be personally responsible for removing all mud and debris from all vehicles and equipment leaving the construction site onto Municipal streets adjoining the project site and shall remove any debris and litter which may fall upon Municipal streets. If the same is not removed and properly washed down within 24 hours after verbal notice from the Municipality to the Owner, then in that event, said debris and litter shall be removed from the street by the Owner at the Contractor's expense."

Paragraph 3.15 CLEANING UP, add subparagraph 3.15.4 as follows:

3.15.4 In readiness for occupancy of the Owner, the Contractor, when directed by the Architect, shall thoroughly clean all portions of the work to be occupied and all applicable material and equipment surfaces suitable for occupancy. Cleaning of windows and other glass in the Project is a contractual requirement.

Paragraph 3.16 ACCESS TO WORK, revise subparagraph 3.16.1 to read as follows

3.16.1 The Contractor shall provide the Owner and Architect access to the Work in preparation and progress wherever located.

Paragraph 3.18 INDEMNIFICATION, delete subparagraph 3.18.1 in its entirety and replace with the

3.18.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Owner, Architect and consultants, representatives, agents and employees of any of them from and against claims, damages, losses and expenses, including but not limited to, attorneys' fees and defense costs arising out of or resulting from performance of the Work, to the extent caused in whole or in part by the acts or omissions of the Contractor, other Contractors, Prime Contractors, a Subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by them or anyone for whose acts or omissions they may be liable, regardless of whether or not such claim, damage, loss or expense is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder. Such obligation shall not be construed to negate, abridge or reduce other rights or obligations of indemnity which would otherwise exist as to a party or person described in this Paragraph 3.18. The Contractor agrees to and does hereby assume on behalf of the Owner and Architect the defense of any action at law or in equity which may be brought against such indemnitees by reason of claims for which indemnity is owed hereunder, and will pay on behalf of such indemnitees, upon their demand, the amount of any judgment that may be entered against such indemnitees in any such action.

In the event that any such claim, loss, cost, expense, liability, damage or injury arises or is made, asserted, threatened against the Owner for which the Contractor or its insurer does not admit coverage, or if the Owner reasonably determines such coverage to be inadequate, the Owner shall have the right to withhold from any payments due or to become due to the Contractor an amount sufficient to protect the

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Owner from such claim, loss, cost, expense, liability, damage or injury, including attorneys' fees and expenses reasonably necessary for the defense thereof.

Add new Paragraph 3.19 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY as follows:

3.19.1 During the performance of this contract the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor and the Contractor's Sub-contractors shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color or national origin. The Contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, creed, color or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided setting forth the provisions of the non-discrimination clause.

(2) The Contractor and the Contractor's Subcontractors shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Contractor, state that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color or national origin.

(3) Discrimination Prohibited: According to Section 755, Public school Code of Pennsylvania, 1948 as amended, the contractor agrees:

(a) That in the hiring of employees for the performance of work under this contract, or any sub-contract hereunder, no such contractor or subcontractor, shall, by reason of race, creed or color, discriminate against any citizen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who is qualified and available to perform the work to which the employment relates;

(b) That no contractor, sub-contractor, nor any person on his behalf, shall in any manner discriminate against or intimidate any employee hired for the performance of work under this contract on account of race, creed or color;

(c) That there may be deducted from the amount payable to the contractor under this contract, a penalty of five dollars ($5) for each person for each calendar day during which such person was discriminated against or intimidated, in violation of the provisions of the contract; and,

(d) That this contract may be…