PROJECT MANUAL

CONTRACTUAL – LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

CULINARY ARTS CLASSROOM

MODERNIZATION FOR WILLIAM S. HART UNION

HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

AT

BOWMAN HIGH SCHOOL

CANYON HIGH SCHOOL

GOLDEN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

VALENCIA HIGH SCHOOL

WEST RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

WILLIAM S. HART HIGH SCHOOL

Project No.: 25-13283

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SECTION 000107

SEALS PAGE

Project Architect Jamie Miller Teter, Inc.

10000 Stockdale Hwy., Suite 350 Bakersfield, California 93311 Phone: (805) 843-8400 Fax: (559) 843-8448

Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer of Record Fernan Siocon Teter, Inc.

7535 North Palm Ave., Suite 201 Fresno, California 93711 Phone: (559) 437-0887 Fax: (559) 438-7554

Electrical Engineer of Record Jason March Teter, Inc.

10000 Stockdale Hwy., Suite 350 Bakersfield, California 93311 Phone: (805) 843-8400 Fax: (559) 843-8448

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SECTION 000110

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION PAGES

000101 PROJECT TITLE PAGE

000107 SEALS PAGE

000110 TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS PAGES

GENERAL CONDITIONS – TO BE PROVIDED BY OWNER

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PAGES

011100 SUMMARY OF WORK

011103 ADDENDA

011105 USE OF ARCHITECT’S ELECTRONIC FILES

012500 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

012600 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

012613 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

012900 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

013113 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

013119 PROJECT MEETINGS

013200 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

013233 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

013300 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

014000 QUALITY AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS

014200 REFERENCES

015000 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

015116 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION

016000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

017300 EXECUTION

017419 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

017700 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

017823 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

017836 WARRANTIES

017839 PROJECT RECORD DRAWINGS

DIVISION 02 EXISTING CONDITIONS PAGES

024119 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 CONCRETE PAGES

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DIVISION 04 MASONRY PAGES

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DIVISION 05 METALS PAGES

055000 METAL FABRICATIONS

DIVISION 06 WOOD AND PLASTICS PAGES

061053 MISCELLANEOUS ROUGH CARPENTRY

DIVISION 07 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION PAGES

079200 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 OPENINGS PAGES

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DIVISION 09 FINISHES PAGES

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DIVISION 10 SPECIALTIES PAGES

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DIVISION 11 EQUIPMENT PAGES

114000 MANUFACTURED METAL COUNTERTOPS

DIVISION 12 FURNISHINGS PAGES

123661 QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS

DIVISION 13 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION PAGES

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DIVISION 14 CONVEYING EQUIPMENT PAGES

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DIVISIONS 15 - 20 PAGES

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DIVISION 21 FIRE SUPPRESSION PAGES

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DIVISION 22 PLUMBING PAGES

220000 GENERAL PLUMBING PROVISIONS

220050 PLUMBING

DIVISION 23 HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING PAGES

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DIVISION 25 INTEGRATED AUTOMATION PAGES

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DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL PAGES

260000 SUMMARY OF ELECTRICAL WORK

260010 GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR ELECTRICAL WORK

260500 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

DIVISION 27 COMMUNICATIONS PAGES

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DIVISION 28 ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY PAGES

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DIVISION 31 EARTHWORK PAGES

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DIVISION 32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS PAGES

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DIVISION 33 UTILITIES PAGES

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APPENDIX TITLE PAGES

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END OF SECTION

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SECTION 011100

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Phased construction.

4. Access to site.

5. Coordination with occupants.

6. Work restrictions.

7. Specification and drawing conventions.

B. Related Sections:

1. Division 01 Section "Temporary Facilities and Controls" for limitations and procedures governing temporary use of Owner's facilities.

1.3 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification:

Culinary Arts Modernizations at Various Sites:

Bowman High School 21508 Centre Pointe Parkway Santa Clarita, CA 91350

Canyon High School 19300 W. Nadal Street Canyon Country, CA 91351

Golden Valley High School 27051 Robert C. Lee Parkway Santa Clarita, CA 91350

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Valencia High School 27801 North Dickason Drive Valencia, CA 91355

West Ranch High School 26255 West Valencia Blvd.

Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381

William S. Hart High School 24825 North Newhall Ave.

Santa Clarita, CA 91321

Architect’s Project Number: 25-13283

B. Owner:

William S. Hart Union High School District 21380 Centre Pointe Parkway Santa Clarita, CA 91350

Telephone: 661-259-0033 Contact: Jack Kapp

C. Architect:

TETER, Inc.

10000 Stockdale Hwy. Suite 350 Bakersfield, California 93311

Telephone 661.843.8400 Contact: Jamie Miller

1.4 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work of the Project is defined by the Contract Documents and consists of the following:

1. At school sites with plastic laminate countertops (Bowman, Golden Valley, Valencia, and West Ranch High School).

a. Remove plastic laminate countertops, sinks and trim as indicated on drawing.

b. Provide new stainless-steel countertops with stainless steel integral sinks and trim.

c. Provide overhead power drops (with exception of Bowman High School).

d. Relocation of power receptacle at Bowman High School.

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2. At school sites with quartz countertops (Canyon High and William S. Hart High School).

a. Remove and replace damaged quartz countertops as indicated on drawings.

b. Removal and replacement of sinks and trim at all countertops as indicated on drawings.

c. Provide overhead power drops.

B. Type of Contract: Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.

1.5 PHASED CONSTRUCTION

A. The Work shall be conducted in phases as indicated below upon issuance of Notice to Proceed with each phase substantially complete as indicated:

1. Field Measurement of all six campuses (2 weeks).

2. Contractor Shop Drawings (2 weeks).

3. Sheet Metal Shop Fabrication (11 weeks).

4. Phase 1 – (3 weeks – Winter Break):

a. Canyon and William S. Hart High School: Removal and replacement of quartz countertops, sinks and trim as indicated on drawings.

b. Bowman, Canyon, Golden Valley, Valencia, West Ranch, and William S.

Hart High School: Electrical work as indicated on drawings.

1) Work of this phase shall commence on December 22, 2025, and be substantially complete and ready for occupancy on January 9, 2026

2) See “1.4 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS” for scope of work for additional information.

5. Phase 2 – (14 weeks):

a. Bowman, Golden Valley, Valencia, and West Ranch High School: Removal of plastic laminate countertops, sinks and trim. New Stainless countertops with integral sinks and trim.

1) Work of this phase shall commence on March 25, 2026, and be substantially complete and ready for occupancy on June 30, 2026

2) Construction will be executed in phases by campus, with the final phasing schedule to be determined by the district at a later date.

3) See “1.4 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS” for scope of work for additional information.

B. Before commencing Work of each phase, submit an updated copy of the Contractor's construction schedule showing the sequence, commencement, and completion dates, and move-out and -in dates of Owner's personnel for all phases of the Work.

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1.6 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. Restricted Use of Site: Contractor shall have limited use of Project site for construction operations as indicated on Drawings by the Contract limits and as indicated by requirements of this Section.

B. Limits on Use of Site: Limit use of Project site to the Project area indicated and site areas allowed for Contractor’s use. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Driveways, Walkways and Entrances: Keep driveways, loading areas, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

a. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances by construction operations.

b. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

C. Condition of Existing Building: Maintain portions of existing building affected by construction operations in a weathertight condition throughout construction period.

Repair damage caused by construction operations.

1.7 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS

A. Full Owner Occupancy: Owner will occupy site and existing adjacent building(s) during entire construction period. Cooperate with Owner during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Owner's day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits unless otherwise indicated.

1. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Owner and approval of authorities having jurisdiction.

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

1.8 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Work Restrictions, General: Comply with restrictions on construction operations.

1. Comply with limitations on use of public streets and other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

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B. On-Site Work Hours: Limit work to between 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise indicated. Work hours may be modified to meet Project requirements if approved by Owner and authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Submit a written request to the Architect for work hours outside of the indicted on-site hours; request subject to review by the Owner.

C. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after providing temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Architectand Owner not less than 2 days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Obtain Architect’sand Owner’s written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.

D. Noise, Vibration, and Odors: Coordinate operations that may result in high levels of noise and vibration, odors, or other disruption to Owner occupancy with Owner.

1. Notify Architectand Owner not less than 2 days in advance of proposed disruptive operations.

2. Obtain Architect’sand Owner’s written permission before proceeding with disruptive operations.

E. Smoking and Controlled Substance Restrictions: Use of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, and other controlled substances on Project site is not permitted.

F. Employee Screening: Comply with Owner's requirements for drug and background screening of Contractor personnel working on Project site.

1. Maintain list of approved screened personnel with Owner's representative.

1.9 SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations. These conventions are as follows:

1. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

2. Specification requirements shall be complied with by Contractor unless specifically stated otherwise.

B. Division 00 Contracting Requirements: General provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions, apply to all Sections of the Specifications.

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C. Division 01 General Requirements: Requirements of Sections in Division 01 apply to the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

1. Where conflicts occur between Division 00 Contracting Requirements and Division 01 General Requirements, the most restrictive requirements shall apply;

Architect shall make the final decision on which requirement(s) apply.

D. Drawing and Specification Coordination:

1. Requirements for materials and products identified on Drawings are described in detail in the Specifications unless materials and products are described in detail on the Drawings.

2. Generic terms are used to identify materials and products on the Drawings.

3. Specifications establish minimum quality standards for products, materials, and installation requirements unless more stringent requirements are indicated on the Drawings; Drawings establish material and product location and quantity.

4. Where requirements for materials and products indicated on the Drawings are not specified, provide heavy duty commercial grade products and materials.

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SECTION 011103

ADDENDA

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative requirements for Addenda issued prior to bid opening.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Division 00 Sections as applicable to contract requirements and modifications.

2. Division 01 Section "Substitution Procedures" for administrative procedures for handling requests for substitutions made after the Contract award.

3. Division 01 Section "Contract Modification Procedures" for changes to the

Contract Documents after award of the Contract.

1.3 NOTICE TO BIDDERS

A. Addenda will be issued to registered plan holders for changes to the drawings and specifications during the bidding period prior to the bid opening. Addenda shall serve to clarify, revise, and supersede information in the Project Manual, Drawings, and previously issued Addenda. Portions of the Addenda affecting the Contract Documents will be incorporated into the Contract by enumeration of the Addendum in the Owner/Contractor Agreement.

B. The Bidder shall acknowledge receipt of this Addendum in the appropriate space on the Bid Form.

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SECTION 011105

USE OF ARCHITECT’S ELECTRONIC FILES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes Administrative and procedural requirements for use of Architect’s electronic Contract Document drawing files.

B. Related Sections:

1. Division 01 Section “Project Management and Coordination.”

2. Division 01 Section “Submittal Procedures.”

3. Division 01 Section “Project Record Drawings.”

1.3 USE OF ARCHITECT’S ELECTRONIC FILES

A. Architect may make available to Contractor digital data files of Architect’s Drawings for use in preparing shop drawings, coordination drawings, and project record drawings.

1. Electronic files will be available without charge.

2. Architect makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of digital data files as they relate to Drawings.

3. Files will be supplied digitally via email or FTP site and will be in PDF, DWG, or similar common format.

4. Waiver of Liability: Contractor, Subcontractors, and Suppliers of this Project shall each execute a waiver of liability for each use of the Architects electronic files.

a. Waiver of Liability form shall be submitted to the Architect at the time or request for use of Architect’s electronic data files.

b. Waiver of Liability form shall be the “ELECTRONIC DATA FILE DISTRIBUTION WAIVER OF LIABILITY FORM” included at the end of this Specification Section.

c. The use of the electronic files shall only be used for this Project and for the identified purposes noted in the Waiver of Liability form.

1) Each entity shall be responsible for complying with the restrictions of the Liability Waiver form.

2) Electronic Contract Document drawing files received from the architect shall not be duplicated without written permission of the Architect.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

(Electronic Data File Distribution Waiver of Liability included on the following page)

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ELECTRONIC DATA FILE DISTRIBUTION WAIVER OF LIABILITY

TETER

7535 North Palm, Suite 201 Fresno, California 93711

Project: _____________________________________________________________________________

Intended Use: ________________________________________________________________________

Requested Documents: ________________________________________________________________

Any electronic data, files or information provided under this Agreement are the property of the above listed Professionals and consultants (Team). It is understood and agreed that the information contained in these electronic data file shall not be copied or duplicated for any use other than the project for which they were created. It is understood by the undersigned that compatibility of this electronic media with other systems is not guaranteed, and conversion to other systems is done at the user’s own risk.

The user hereby agrees and recognizes that designs, plans and data stored on electronic media including, but not limited to, computer disk and magnetic tape, may be subject to undetectable alteration and/or uncontrollable deterioration. It is agreed by the undersigned that the Team shall not be liable for the completeness or accuracy of any material provided on electronic media.

The undersigned agrees to defend, hold harmless and indemnify the Team and its officers, directors, employees, agents and consultants for any and all claims, losses, costs or damage whatsoever arising out of, resulting from, or in any way related to the use of electronic data files provided hereunder, whether that use is authorized or unauthorized. The user further agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Team its officers, directors, employees, agents and consultants from any and all claims, damages, losses, expenses and injuries arising out of the modification of the electronic data files by the user or by anyone obtaining said files through or from the user.

The Team bears no responsibility for the information in the electronic data files once it leaves the offices of TETER. The undersigned understands that the electronic data files are subject to applicable copyright laws of the United States and agrees to be bound by same. Upon our receipt of this agreement duly executed by an Officer of your firm you may request the Data files.

Name (Print/Sign): _________________________________________________ Date: _____________

Firm: ____________________________________________________________ __________________

Phone and email: __________________________________________________ __________________

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SECTION 012500

SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for substitutions.

B. Related Sections:

1. Division 01 Section “Contract Modification Procedures” for changes to approved Construction Documents.”

2. Division 01 Section "Product Requirements" for requirements for submitting comparable product submittals for products by listed manufacturers.

3. Divisions 02 through 33 Sections for specific requirements and limitations for substitutions.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Substitutions: Changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those required by the Contract Documents.

1. Substitutions for Cause: Changes proposed by Contractor that are required due to changed Project conditions, such as unavailability of product, regulatory changes, or unavailability of required warranty terms.

2. Substitutions for Convenience: Changes proposed by Contractor that are not required in order to meet other Project requirements but may offer advantage to the Owner.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Substitution Requests: Submit documentation identifying product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification Section number and title, and Drawing numbers and titles.

1. Substitution Request Form: Use form provided at the end of this Section.

2. Documentation: Show compliance with requirements for substitutions and the following, as applicable:

a. Statement indicating why specified product or fabrication or installation cannot be provided, if applicable.

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b. Coordination information, including a list of changes or modifications needed to other parts of the Work and to construction performed by Owner and separate contractors that will be necessary to accommodate proposed substitution.

c. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitution with those of the Work specified. Include annotated copy of applicable specification section. Significant qualities may include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, sustainable design characteristics, warranties, and specific features and requirements indicated. Indicate deviations, if any, from the Work specified.

d. Product Data, including drawings and descriptions of products and fabrication and installation procedures.

e. Samples, where applicable or requested.

f. Certificates and qualification data, where applicable or requested.

g. List of similar installations for completed projects with project names and addresses and names and addresses of architects and owners.

h. Material test reports from a qualified testing agency indicating and interpreting test results for compliance with requirements indicated.

i. Research reports evidencing compliance with building code in effect for

Project, from ICC-ES.

j. Detailed comparison of Contractor's construction schedule using proposed substitution with products specified for the Work, including effect on the overall Contract Time. If specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the Contract Time, include letter from manufacturer, on manufacturer's letterhead, stating date of receipt of purchase order, lack of availability, or delays in delivery.

k. Cost information, including a proposal of change, if any, in the Contract Sum.

l. Contractor's certification that proposed substitution complies with requirements in the Contract Documents except as indicated in substitution request, is compatible with related materials, and is appropriate for applications indicated.

m. Contractor's waiver of rights to additional payment or time that may subsequently become necessary because of failure of proposed substitution to produce indicated results.

3. Architect's Action: If necessary, Architect will request additional information or documentation for evaluation within 7 days of receipt of a request for substitution.

Architect will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution within 15 days of receipt of request, or 7 days of receipt of additional information or documentation, whichever is later. Architect will not act on any Post-Bid Substitutions until 7 days following the submission of the Schedule of Values per Division 01 Section “Payment Procedures.”

a. Forms of Acceptance:

1) Substitutions Prior to Bid: Addenda will be issued for substitutions accepted prior to bid.

2) Substitutions After Award of Contract: Change Order, Construction Change Directive, or Architect's Supplemental Instructions for minor changes in the Work.

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b. Use product specified if Architect does not issue a decision on use of a proposed substitution within time allocated.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Compatibility of Substitutions: Investigate and document compatibility of proposed substitution with related products and materials. Engage qualified testing agency to perform compatibility tests recommended by manufacturers.

1.6 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Revise or adjust affected work as necessary to integrate work of the approved substitutions.

1.7 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions Prior to Bid: Architect will consider requests for substitution if received within 21 days prior to the submission of bids. Requests received after that time may be considered or rejected at discretion of Architect.

1. Conditions: Architect will consider bidder’s request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied.

a. Substitutions prior to bid shall also be subject to the requirements of applicable Division 00 Specification Sections.

b. Substitutions prior to bid shall comply with the requirements for Substitutions for Cause or Substitutions for Convenience as applicable.

2. Substitutions requested by bidders during the bidding period, and accepted by Addendum prior to award of the Contract, are considered as included in the Contract Documents.

B. Substitutions After Award of Contract: The Contractor after award of the Contract, as allowed by the General Conditions, may submit materials and methods to be considered for substitutions.

1. The following are not considered to be substitutions:

a. Revisions to the Contract Documents requested by the Owner or Architect.

b. Specified options of products and construction methods included in the

Contract Documents.

c. The Contractor’s compliance with governing regulations and orders issued by governing authorities.

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C. Substitutions for Cause: Submit requests for substitution immediately upon discovery of need for change, but not later than 21 days prior to time required for preparation and review of related submittals.

1. Conditions: Architect will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Architect will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

a. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.

b. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

c. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule.

d. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of authorities having jurisdiction.

e. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

f. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the

Work.

g. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

h. If requested substitution involves more than one contractor, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all contractors involved.

D. Substitutions for Convenience: Architect will consider requests for substitution if received within 60 days after the Notice to Proceed. Requests received after that time may be considered or rejected at discretion of Architect.

1. Conditions: Architect will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Architect will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

a. Requested substitution offers Owner a substantial advantage in cost, time, energy conservation, or other considerations, after deducting additional responsibilities Owner must assume. Owner's additional responsibilities may include compensation to Architect for redesign and evaluation services, increased cost of other construction by Owner, and similar considerations.

b. Requested substitution does not require extensive revisions to the Contract Documents.

c. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.

d. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

e. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule.

f. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of authorities having jurisdiction.

g. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

h. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the

Work.

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i. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

j. If requested substitution involves more than one contractor, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all contractors involved.

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(Substitution Request Form included on the following page)

Corporate Headquarters

7535 N. Palm Ave. #201

Fresno, CA 93711

559.437.0887 T

559.438.7554 F

teterae.com

Substitution Request Form

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FOR: Culinary Arts Modernizations for Hart Union High School District

We hereby submit for your consideration the following product instead of the specified item for the above project:

SECTION PARAGRAPH SPECIFIED ITEM

Proposed Substitution:

Attach complete technical data, including laboratory tests, if applicable.

Include complete information on changes to Drawings and/or Specifications which proposed substitution will require for its proposed installation.

Fill in the blanks below:

A. Does the substitution affect dimension on Drawings:

B. Will the undersigned pay for changes to the building design, including engineering and detailing costs caused by the requested substitution?

C. What affect does substitution have on other trades?

D. Difference between proposed substitution and specified item?

E. Manufacturer's guarantees of the proposed and specified items are:

________ Same ________ Different (explain on attachment)

F. Cost difference between proposed substitution and specified item - savings to Owner?

The undersigned states that the function, appearance and quality are equivalent or superior to the specified item and will be at no additional cost to the Owner.

Submitted to the Architect by:

Signature: For Use by Design Consultant

Firm: Accepted

Accepted as Noted

Address: Not Accepted

Received Too Late

Date: By:

Telephone: Date:

Remarks:

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SECTION 012600

CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for handling and processing Contract modifications including the following:

1. Bulletins.

2. Architect’s Supplemental Instructions.

3. Architect’s Change Directive.

4. Requests for Proposals.

5. Change Order Requests.

6. Cost Change Directives.

7. Change Orders.

8. Weather related delays.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Division 00 Sections as applicable to contract requirements and modifications.

2. Division 01 Section "Substitution Procedures" for administrative procedures for handling requests for substitutions made after the Contract award.

3. Division 01 Section “Construction Progress Documentation” for contractor’s construction schedule.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Contract Modification: A change to the Contract Agreement between the Owner and the Contractor affecting the Contract Documents, the Contract Time, and/or the Contract Amount.

1.4 BULLETINS

A. Bulletins: A form used by the Architect for issuing Architect’s Supplemental Instructions (ASI), Architect’s Change Directives (ACD), and Requests for Proposals (RFP).

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1.5 ARCHITECT’S SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION

A. Architect’s Supplemental Instruction (ASI): Supplemental instructions will be issued by the Architect authorizing minor changes in the Work not involving adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time.

1. Architect’s Supplemental Instructions will be issued via Bulletin and signed by the Architect.

2. Contractor’s Response: Contractor shall perform the work indicated in the Architect’s Supplemental Instruction without adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time. If the Contractor determines that an adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time is necessary due to the Architect’s Supplemental Instruction, the Contractor shall respond to the Architect’s Supplemental Instruction as if it were an Architect/Owner initiated Request for Proposal.

1.6 ARCHITECT’S CHANGE DIRECTIVE

A. Architect’s Change Directive (ACD): Architect’s Change Directives will be issued by the Architect instructing the Contractor to proceed with a change in the Work for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order.

1. Architect’s Change Directives will be issued via Bulletin and signed by the Architect.

2. Architect’s Change Directives contain a complete description of change in the Work. It also designates method to be followed to determine change in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time.

B. Documentation by Contractor: Maintain detailed records on a time and material basis of work required by the Architect’s Change Directive.

1. After completion of change, submit an itemized account and supporting data necessary to substantiate cost and time adjustments to the Contract.

1.7 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

A. Requests for Proposals: Requests for Proposals are Architect/Owner initiated requests for estimates of changes to the Contract Sum and/or Contract Time for proposed changes; Architect will issue a detailed description of proposed changes in the Work that may require adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time. The description may include supplemental or revised Drawings and Specifications.

1. Requests for Proposals will be issued by the Architect via Bulletin.

2. Requests for Proposals are not authorization or instructions to either stop work in progress or execute proposed change(s).

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3. Contractor’s Response: Within not more than 7 days after receipt of Request for Proposal, submit a quotation estimating cost adjustments to the Contract Sum and the Contract Time necessary to execute the change.

a. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

b. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

c. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change.

d. Include an updated Contractor's construction schedule that indicates the effect of the change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.

e. Quotation Form: Use forms acceptable to Architect.

B. Architect’s Response: Within 7 days after receipt of Contractor’s response to Architect/Owner initiated Request for Proposal, Architect will:

1. Issue a Change Order or Cost Change Directive for accepted proposals.

2. Notify the Contractor of unaccepted proposals.

3. Issue an Architect’s Change Directive where changes are necessary for the progress of the Work and changes to the Contract Sum and the Contract Time are in dispute.

1.8 CHANGE ORDER REQUEST

A. Change Order Request (COR): Change Order Requests are documents initiated by the Contractor requesting a Contract Modification due to unforeseen conditions, or latent or changed conditions.

1. Change Order Request Form: Use form acceptable to Architect.

2. Include a statement outlining reasons for the Change Order Request and the effect of the change on the Work. Provide a complete description of the proposed change. Indicate the effect of the proposed change on the Contract Sum and the Contract Time.

3. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

4. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

5. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change.

6. Include an updated Contractor's construction schedule that indicates the effect of the change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.

7. Comply with requirements in Division 01 Section "Substitution Procedures" if the proposed change requires substitution of one product or system for product or system specified.

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B. Architect’s Response: Within 7 days after receipt of Contractor’s Change Order Request, Architect will:

1. Issue a Cost Change Directive for accepted Change Order Requests that do not require changes to the approved Construction Documents.

2. Issue a Change Order and/or Cost Change Directive for accepted Change Order Requests that require changes to the approved Construction Documents.

a. Where Change Order Requests require changes to the Contract Documents, Architect will provide a detailed description of proposed changes in the Work via Change Order.

3. Issue an Architect’s Change Directive where changes are necessary for the progress of the Work and changes to the Contract Sum and the Contract Time are in dispute.

4. Notify the Contractor of unaccepted proposals.

1.9 COST CHANGE DIRECTIVE (CCD)

A. Cost Change Directive: A Cost Change Directive is a document issued by the Architect notifying Contractor of Owner’s acceptance of changes to the Contract Sum proposed by the Contractor.

1.10 CHANGE ORDERS

A. Change Orders: Change orders are a document defining Contract Modifications; upon Owner's approval of proposed Contract Modifications, Architect will issue a Change Order for signatures of Owner and Contractor on form provided by Architect.

1.11 WEATHER RELATED DELAYS

A. Extensions of contract time for delays caused by the effects of weather are justified only when rain or other weather conditions or related adverse soil conditions prevent the Contractor from productively performing controlling items of work resulting in the Contractor being unable to work at least 50% of the normal work day on predetermined controlling work items or the contractor must make major repairs to work damaged by weather provided the damage was not attributable to a failure to perform or neglect by the contractor.

B. Justification for weather related delays shall demonstrate the following:

1. The delay is within the terms and time frame of the contract.

2. The activity delayed had a direct effect on the project end date (The work item(s) affected is on the critical path).

3. The weather event occurred in excess of the anticipated weather for the season for the project location.

4. There is documentation of which specific activities were delayed on each weather occurrence.

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C. Compensation: The Contractor will be granted a time extension only for justified weather-related delays for the number of days as accepted by the Architect, no monetary compensation will be granted (Weather event related delays are outside of the control of the Contractor and the Owner, and both parties share in the cost of time and expense).

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SECTION 012613

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative provisions for preparation, submittal and response to Contractor’s Request for Information (RFI’s) during construction of project.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. RFI, Request for Information: Request from Contractor seeking information required by or clarification of the Contract Documents.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. RFI Submittals: Submit RFI’s via email as PDF electronic files; include attachments in PDF electronic file format.

1.5 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

A. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified.

1. Architect will return without response those RFIs submitted to Architect by other entities controlled by Contractor.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner so as to avoid delays in Contractor's work or work of subcontractors.

B. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following:

1. Project name.

2. Project number.

3. Date.

4. Name of Contractor.

5. Name of Architect

6. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

7. RFI subject.

8. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

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9. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

10. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

11. Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's solution(s) impacts the Contract

Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

12. Contractor's signature.

13. Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product

Data, Shop Drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

a. Include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

C. RFI Form: Use RFI form included at end of this Section or form acceptable to Architect.

Upon request from the Contractor, the form at the end of this section will be made available in WORD format from the Architect.

D. Architect's Action: Architect will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond.

1. Allow 10 working days for Architect's response for each RFI. RFIs received by Architect after 1:00 p.m. will be considered as received the following working day.

2. Architect will not act on any RFI’s until 7 days following the submission of the Schedule of Values per Division 01 Section “Payment Procedures.”

3. The following RFIs will be returned without action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for approval of Contractor’s means and methods.

d. Requests for coordination information already indicated in the Contract

Documents.

e. Requests for adjustments in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum.

f. Requests for interpretation of Architect's actions on submittals.

g. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

4. Architect's action may include a request for additional information, in which case Architect's time for response will date from time of receipt of additional information.

5. Architect's action on RFIs that may result in a change to the Contract Time or the Contract Sum may be eligible for Contractor to submit Change Proposal according to Division 01 Section "Contract Modification Procedures."

a. If Contractor believes the RFI response warrants change in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, notify Architect in writing within 10 days of receipt of the RFI response.

6. Distribution: The Architect shall distribute one electronic copy of each completed RFI review to the Contractor and the Owner.

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E. RFI Log: Prepare, maintain, and submit a tabular log of RFIs organized by the sequential RFI number. Submit log weekly unless otherwise directed in writing by Architect. Include the following:

1. Project name.

2. Name and address of Contractor.

3. Name and address of Architect.

4. RFI number including RFIs that were returned without action or withdrawn.

5. RFI description.

6. Date the RFI was submitted.

7. Date Architect's response was received.

F. On receipt of Architect's action, update the RFI log and immediately distribute the RFI response to affected parties. Review response and notify Architect within 7 days if Contractor disagrees with response.

G. Contractor’s Expense for RFI’s: Architect will review and respond to legitimate RFI’s at no additional cost to the Contractor. RFI’s determined by the Architect to be flagrant or unnecessary will have the expense for the Architect’s time paid by the Owner with the amount being deducted from the Contract Sum. The expense will be based on an hourly rate in accordance with the Architect’s standard hourly rate schedule in effect at the time the work is performed with a minimum of one hour for each flagrant or unnecessary RFI.

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(REQUEST FOR INFORMATION form included on the following page)

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Request for Information

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Project:

Culinary Arts Modernization

TETER Project No. 25-13283

Client Project No.

Date:

Request for Information No. ______

□ Deviation from Contract Docs

□ Correction of Non-Compliant Work

From:

Name

Company Name

To:

Name

Title or Department

TETER

123 Street Address

City, State, Zip

Drawing:_______________

Detail No.______________

Specification:___________

Addendum:_____________

Respond by:

Priority

(Low) 1 2 3 4 5 (High)

Subject: ____________________________________________________________________________

Information Requested:

Contractor’s Recommendation:

Probable Cost Effect: ______________________ Probable Time Effect: ________________________________

Architect’s Response:

Disclaimer The work shall be carried out in accordance with the above supplemental instructions pursuant the Contract Documents, without change in the Contract Sum or Contract Time. Proceeding with the Work, according to these instructions, indicates your acknowledgement that there will be no change in the Contract Sum or Contract Time. If the Contractor considers that this response requires a change in the Contract Sum or Contract Time, the Contractor shall not proceed with this Work and shall promptly submit an item proposal.

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SECTION 012900

PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and process Applications for Payment.

B. Related Sections:

1. Division 01 Section "Contract Modification Procedures" for administrative procedures for handling changes to the Contract.

2. Division 01 Section "Construction Progress Documentation" for administrative requirements governing the preparation and submittal of the Contractor's construction schedule.

3. Division 01 Section "Submittal Procedures" for administrative requirements governing the preparation and submittal of the submittal schedule.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Schedule of Values: A statement furnished by Contractor allocating portions of the Contract Sum to various portions of the Work and used as the basis for reviewing Contractor's Applications for Payment.

1.4 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation of the Schedule of Values with preparation of Contractor's construction schedule.

1. Coordinate line items in the schedule of values with other required administrative forms and schedules, including the following:

a. Application for Payment forms with continuation sheets.

b. Submittal schedule.

c. Items required to be indicated as separate activities in Contractor's construction schedule.

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2. Submit the Schedule of Values to Architect at earliest possible date but no later than 7 days before the date scheduled for submittal of initial Applications for Payment.

a. Architect will not act on any RFI’s, Post-Bid Substitutions, and/or changes to the project scope, cost, or schedule until 7 days following the submission of the Schedule of Values.

3. Subschedules for Phased Work: Where the Work is separated into phases requiring separately phased payments, provide subschedules showing values correlated with each phase of payment.

4. Subschedules for Separate Elements of Work: Where the Contractor's construction schedule defines separate elements of the Work, provide subschedules showing values correlated with each element.

B. Format and Content: Use the Project Manual table of contents as a guide to establish line items for the schedule of values. Provide at least one line item for each Specification Section.

1. Identification: Include the following Project identification on the schedule of values:

a. Project name and location.

b. Name of Architect.

c. Architect's project number.

d. Contractor's name and address.

e. Date of submittal.

2. Arrange the schedule of values in tabular form with separate columns to indicate the following for each item listed:

a. Related Specification Section or Division.

b. Description of the Work.

c. Name of subcontractor.

d. Name of manufacturer or fabricator.

e. Name of supplier.

f. Change Orders (numbers) that affect value.

g. Dollar value of the following, as a percentage of the Contract Sum to nearest one-hundredth percent, adjusted to total 100 percent.

1) Labor.

2) Materials.

3) Equipment.

3. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of Applications for Payment and progress reports. Coordinate with the Project Manual table of contents.