2-26-10 Part 2 Bid Combined Specs - RPS Plumbing Upgrades.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL RPS PLUMBING UPGRADES:

Conklin Elementary School – RPS#2430.28

Fairview Early Childhood – RPS#2430.35

Nashold Early Childhood – RPS#2430.65

Summerdale Early Childhood – RPS#2522.80

Welsh Elementary School – RPS#2522.88

ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS 205

ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS

Owner Rockford Public Schools 205 501 7TH Street Rockford, IL 61104

Engineers KEDbluestone

707 N.E. Jefferson Ave.

Peoria, IL 61603

Architects BCA Architects, LTD.

620 W. Lafayette St.

Ottawa, IL 61350

IFB 26-10 – RPS Plumbing Upgrades:

KED PROJECT NO. 23-237

Date: September 22, 2025

Specification Sections:

Divisions 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 22, 23, 26

Name: Adam Camp

License Number: 062-072502

Expiration Date: 11-30-25

Date: 09-22-2025

PROJECT MANUAL

RPS PLUMBING UPGRADES

(1)RPS CONKLIN, FAIRVIEW, NASHOLD, SUMMERDALE,

WELSH

– RPS#2430, 2522

CONKLIN E.S.

3003 Halsted Rd, Rockford, IL 61101

FAIRVIEW E.C.C.

512 Fairview Ave, Rockford, IL 61108

NASHOLD E.C.C.

3303 20th St, Rockford, IL 61109

SUMMERDALE E.C.C.

3320 Glenwood Ave, Rockford, IL

61101

WELSH E.S.

2100 Huffman Blvd, Rockford, IL

61103

DAM E. CAMP

egistered Professional Engine

PROJECT MANUAL

FOR

RPS PROJECT #: 2430, 2522

Conklin Elementary School – RPS#2430.28

Fairview Early Childhood – RPS#2430.35

Nashold Early Childhood – RPS#2430.65

Summerdale Early Childhood -RPS#2522.80

Welsh Elementary – RPS#2522.88

IFB 26-10 – RPS Plumbing Upgrades

KED PROJECT NO. 23-237

DATE: September 22, 2025

KEDbluestone

707 N.E. Jefferson Ave.

Peoria, Illinois 61603 Illinois Design Firm Registration Number: 184-004470

MEP/FP ENGINEERING

BRIAN R KEITH

Registered Professional Engineer

LIC. EXPIRES: 11/30/2025

A R er

LIC. EXPIRES: 11/30/2025

Date Date

© 2021, KEITH ENGINEERING DESIGN, INC.

ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS

RPS 2430/2522, IFB 26-10 TABLE OF

CONTENTS

TOC - 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING DOCUMENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING DOCUMENTS BY RPS

004100 007300

Bid Offer Form Supplementary Conditions

SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 Summary of Work - Remodeling 012000 Price and Payment Procedures 013000 Administrative Requirements 015000 Temporary Facilities and Controls 016000 Product Requirements 017000 Execution and Closeout 017310 Cutting and Patching 017700 Closeout Procedures 017823 Operation and Maintenance Data

017839 Project Record Documents

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

024119 Selective Demolition

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 10 00 Concrete Forming and Accessories 03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

04 20 00 Reinforced Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 12 23 Structural Steel

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 00 Thermal Insulation

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 30 13 Cermic Tiling 09 91 23 Interior Painting

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 21 13.19 Toilet Compartments 10 28 00 Toilet Accessories

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

220517 Sleeves And Sleeve Seals for Plumbing Piping 220518 Escutcheons For Plumbing Piping 220519 Meters And Gages for Plumbing Piping 22 0523.12 Ball Valves for Plumbing Piping

220523.14 Check Valves for Plumbing Piping

220529 Hangers And Supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment 220553 Identification For Plumbing Piping and Equipment

ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS

RPS 2430/2522, IFB 26-10 TABLE OF

CONTENTS

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220719 Plumbing Piping Insulation 221116 Domestic Water Piping 221119 Domestic Water Piping Specialties 221316 Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping 221319 Sanitary Waste Piping Specialties

224213.13 Commercial Water Closets

224213.16 Commercial Urinals

224216.13 Commercial Lavatories

224233 Wash Fountains 224713 Drinking Fountains

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

260500 Common Work Results for Electrical 260526 Grounding And Bonding for Electrical Systems 260529 Hangers And Supports for Electrical Systems 260533 Raceway And Boxes for Electrical Systems 260544 Sleeves And Sleeve Seals for Electrical Raceways and Cabling 260553 Identification For Electrical Systems 262416 Panelboards 262726 Wiring Devices 262816 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

RPS 2430/2522, IFB 26-10 BID FORM 00 4100 - 3

BID OFFER FORM

Bid # 26-10 PLUMBING UPGRADES AT BEYER EARLY CHILDHOOD, CONKLIN ELEMENTARY, FAIRVIEW EARLY CHILDHOOD, GUILFORD HIGH SCHOOL, AND NASHOLD EARLY CHILDHOOD.

FOR ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 205.

BID SUBMITTED BY:

Date

The undersigned, having become familiar with the local conditions affecting cost of work and with the Bidding

Documents, including the advertisement of the Invitation for Bid, the Instructions and Supplementary Instructions to Bidders, this Bid Offer Form, the General and Supplementary Conditions, the Drawings and Specifications, and

Addenda issued thereto, as prepared and issued by the Board of Education of Rockford School District No. 205, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois hereby agrees to furnish all labor, material and equipment necessary to do the Work required for the project and IFB identified above, for the amount shown below:

BASE BID 1: PLUMBING UPGRADES AT CONKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

TOTAL: DOLLARS ($ )

BASE BID 2: PLUMBING UPGRADES AT FAIRVIEW EARLY CHILDHOOD, NASHOLD

EARLY CHILDHOOD, SUMMERDALE EARLY CHILDHOOD, & WELSH ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL.

Please provide pricing information for each individual school. These amounts will not be awarded, they are for reference purposes only:

PLUMBING UPGRADES AT FAIRVIEW EARLY CHILDHOOD

PLUMBING UPGRADES AT NASHOLD EARLY CHILDHOOD

RPS 2430/2522, IFB 26-10 BID FORM 00 4100 - 4

PLUMBING UPGRADES AT SUMMERDALE EARLY CHILDHOOD

PLUMBING UPGRADES AT WELSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

UNIT PRICES:

Should the net result of change for any of the following categories of work require more or less quantity of work than originally indicated in the Drawings and/or Specifications, the price for such added or deducted work will be as follows:

No. Description $ PER

ALLOWANCES: N/A

Under Base Bid, the Contractor shall include a quantity allowance of [Quantity] [units] to [Description of Allowance]. The unit price(s) will be used at the end of the project, to adjust the contract price up or down.

ADDENDA RECEIVED

The undersigned acknowledges receipt of Addenda to inclusive.

PRE-BID MEETING ATTENDANCE

A Bidder representative attended the Pre-Bid Meeting? Yes or No .

SITE VISIT

Existing premises and conditions were checked by an on-site inspection on .

CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATION STATEMENT

A fully completed AIA Document A305-1986 Contractor’s Qualification Statement is required AND MUST BE

SUBMITTED WITH THE BID. Include at least three references from projects completed in the past five (5) years with phone number, date of completion, description of work, and project architect (or engineer) contact name with phone number. Projects must be similar to the scope of this bid, and the bidder must have acted in the capacity of prime or general contractor.

Contractor has adequate equipment to perform the work properly and expeditiously: Yes No.

COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION OF CONTRACT

The undersigned agrees, if awarded the Contract, to commence the contract work within five (5) days of receipt of Order to Proceed or if required, upon execution of a formal written contract and to complete said Work within the specified completion time. The undersigned further agrees to execute the Contract, furnish satisfactory performance and payment bond as well as insurance coverage, as specified in strict accordance with the Contract Documents.

RPS 2430/2522, IFB 26-10 BID FORM 00 4100 - 5

Date of Commencement of Construction:

Date of Substantial Completion:

Date of Final Completion:

BIDDER

(Corporation) (Partnership) (Individual) Circle One

Address _ _ _ _ _ Street

City State Zip Code

Phone No. Email Address

BIDDER FEIN/SSN NO.

By:

Bidder or Authorized Agent Signature Print name

Title:

Subscribed and sworn to before being this _ day of , _ _.

Notary Public My commission expires:

BID DEPOSIT CERTIFICATION

A Bid Deposit is required in the amount of 5% of the total Bid including Alternate Bids. This Bid Deposit is to be a Bid Bond, Bank Draft or Certified Check made payable to the “Rockford School District No. 205”, as a guarantee that if awarded all or part of the Bid, the firm will enter into a contract to perform with the Board of Education.

Amount of Total Bid $

Amount of Bank draft or Certified Check $

BIDDER:

Signature of Bidder or Authorized Agent

RPS 2430/2522, IFB 26-10 BID FORM 00 4100 - 6

SUBCONTRACTOR LISTING

1. Pursuant to bidding requirements for the Work:

The Bidder, for portions of the Work equaling or exceeding ½ of 1% of the total Contract Sum, proposes to use the following Subcontractors. The Bidder proposes to perform all other portions of the Work with its own forces. The District reserves the right to qualify all Subcontractors. COPY AND ATTACH ADDITIONAL

SHEETS AS NECESSARY.

2. Portion of the Work Subcontractor Name and Address

Bidder:

By:

Bidder or Authorized Agent Signature

-END OF BID OFFER FORM-

SECTION 00 7300

SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

1. CHANGE ORDER MARK-UPS: Add the following to provisions regarding Change Order markups in the Conditions of the Contract:

A. The combined overhead and profit included in the total cost to the Owner for a change in the Work shall be based on the following schedule:

.1 For the Contractor, for Work performed by the Contractor’s own forces, twelve percent

(12%) of the cost.

.2 For the Contractor, for Work performed by the Contractor’s Subcontractors, five percent

(5%) of the amount due the Subcontractors.

.3 For each Subcontractor involved, for Work performed by that Subcontractor’s own forces, twelve percent (12%) of the cost.

.4 For each Subcontractor involved, for Work performed by the Subcontractor’s Sub-contractors, five percent (5%) of the amount due the Sub-subcontractor.

.5 In order to facilitate checking of quotations for extras or credits, all proposals, except those so minor that their propriety can be seen by inspection, shall be accompanied by a complete itemization of costs including labor, materials and

Subcontracts. Labor and materials shall be itemized in the manner prescribed above. Where major cost items are Subcontracts, they shall be itemized also.

END OF DOCUMENT 00 7300

RPS 2430/2522, IFB 26-10 00 7300 - 1 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

SECTION 01 1000

PART 1 - GENERAL

SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 GENERAL

A. The General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 - General Requirements are hereby made a part of each Division and Section of the Specifications.

1.2 DESCRIPTION

A. Work covers complete construction and installation of work specified and/or required, including all trades for the Rockford PS Plumbing Upgrades at Beyer, Conklin, Fairview, Guilford, Nashold, for Rockford Public School, Winnebago County, Illinois, hereinafter called the Owner and is to be constructed in accordance with the Contract Documents prepared by Keith Engineering Design, 707 NE Jefferson St, Peoria, Illinois, the Architect.

B. Products shall be installed in strict accordance with manufacturer recommendations. The Contractor shall review substrates prior to installing products. Installation of products shall represent that the Contractor has accepted the substrates as proper for the installation of products. Substrates which are not acceptable shall be corrected prior to the installation of products.

1.3 CONTRACT

A. Work to be executed under one General Contract, including all trades.

1.4 COOPERATION BETWEEN CONTRACTORS

A. The Contractor shall coordinate construction activities with the other Contractors performing projects as required to assure a complete, proper, and timely completion of all of the Work.

1.5 COOPERATION OF CONTRACTOR WITH THE OWNER

A. Contractors are to conduct the Work and operations so that the usual 7 days per week activities which occur in and around the facility, can continue without interruption, and with as little inconvenience to the Owner as possible.

1. Existing building systems must remain operational to facilitate safe, code compliant occupancy and use of the facility. Minor interruptions of short duration shall not occur without prior notification and approval by the Owner and are to be limited to off days or times when the facility is not occupied.

2. Utilities, fire alarm, and security system shut-offs shall not occur without prior notification and approval by the Owner, and not without contact by the Contractor with the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Shut downs are to be limited to off days or times when the facility is not occupied.

B. Maintain clear and proper exiting through areas of work. Coordinate requirements with Owner.

1.6 WORK SCHEDULE

A. The schedule for this work shall be as follows:

1 Commencement of Construction:

• Base Bid, Alt Bid 1, & Alt Bid 2: Classrooms and Occupied Spaces: Work can commence the day after school is out for the 2024-2025 school year.

2. Substantial Completion:

• Base Bid, Alt Bid 1, & Alt Bid 2: August 2, 2025

3. Final Completion:

• Base Bid, Alt Bid 1, & Alt Bid 2: August 16, 2025

B. Utilities shut-offs shall not occur without prior notification and approval by the Owner.

C. The Contractor shall include expedited delivery schedules, additional labor shifts, overtime work, etc. necessary to complete the Work as scheduled.

D. The only considerations for adjustment of the Substantial Completion Date will be for strikes that shut down the Project, unless such strike was instituted as a result of the conduct of the Contractor; or for delays due to damage caused by Acts of God consisting only of tornadoes or floods in which case the Substantial Completion Date will be extended by the number of days the Project is shut down. Change Orders will be considered part of the Work and will not be a consideration for adjustment of the Substantial Completion Date unless they are specifically requested by the Owner as a Scope of Work Change Order and exceed $10,000 each, in which case the additional number of days shall be identified and agreed to as part of the Change Order. No other considerations will be allowed.

1.7 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Product Delivery; Schedule deliveries in accordance with the project schedule, to minimize storage time at project site, and to prevent overcrowding of construction areas and Owner’s facilities.

B. Deliver products to project site in an undamaged condition in manufacturer's original sealed container or other packaging system, complete with labels and instructions for handling, storing, unpacking, protecting, and installing.

C. Inspect products on delivery to ensure compliance with the Contract Documents and to ensure that products are undamaged and properly protected.

1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Utilities Shut-offs shall not occur without prior approval of the Owner.

B. Furniture and Equipment Relocation

1. Owner will move unfixed and unattached furniture and equipment from the work areas prior to the Contractor starting operations. The Contractor shall relocate and reinstall all fixed and attached furniture and equipment, to location(s) as directed by the Owner. Reinstall to proper working condition. Items placed in storage shall be labeled, with all parts and components packaged together. Contractor to patch holes, etc. at original location to match adjacent surfaces and materials.

C. Criminal background checks shall be performed for the project.

1. The Contractor shall submit a criminal history background check for all persons who will be working in the school building or on school property including those employed directly by the Contractor and those employed by subcontractors and suppliers who will be utilized on the project.

2. No one will be allowed on-site before the Owner receives and provides the Contractor with the results of the background checks.

3. Only those employees who have been cleared through their background checks will be allowed on-site. The cost of the background check shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

D. Security Plan to Identify Construction Trade Workers

1. Buildings and Grounds Dept. will be consulted on construction project scheduling.

Schedules for work within the existing building will be coordinated with the principal taking into consideration building activities.

2. All workers are required to sign in at the Custodial Office each morning before proceeding to the work area within the existing building. Sign-in sheets will be turned into the Custodial Office each evening.

3. Clothing that identifies a worker’s employer and/or a badge, worn in plain sight, is required at all times while in and around a school building.

4. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to notify all construction trades under his contract of the security plan. The Contractor will be responsible for all workers wearing identifying clothing or badges and will be responsible for assessing and collecting fines from the trade contractors.

E. Cleaning and Dustproofing

1. Rubbish and debris resulting from the Work shall be collected by the Contractor, removed at the end of each day, and legally disposed of away from the site.

2. Furniture and equipment in the work area shall be covered to prevent dust accumulation and damage.

3. Surfaces in the work area shall be vacuumed and wiped clean. Books and similar items exposed to dust shall be individually dusted.

F. Cutting of Masonry Units

1. Cutting of new masonry units shall be done outside of the existing building in an area to prevent dust from entering the existing building. At no time will contractors be allowed to saw cut new masonry within the existing building.

G. Protection of Existing Surfaces

1. The Contractor shall provide and maintain during the course of construction temporary protection to protect existing surfaces in the existing building from damage due to the construction activities. Such protection will include, but not be limited to temporary barricades to separate work areas from occupied areas to prevent dust and fume penetration, temporary floor covers to protect existing surfaces from damage, etc.

2. Should damage to existing surfaces occur, the Contractor shall repair at his own expense.

H. Installation of Materials with Color Variations

1. Materials are subject to color variation during the manufacturing or installation process. For this reason, there may be variations in shade, color or texture.

2. Contractor shall mix and/or blend these materials to produce a uniform and consistent final appearance to meet the approval of the Architect.

3. Should there be variation in shade, color or texture which are not acceptable, the Contractor shall repair or replace at his own expense.

END OF SECTION 01 1000

SECTION 01 2000

PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

1.1 ALLOWANCES

A. Allowances shall include cost to Contractor of specific products and materials ordered by Owner under allowance and shall include taxes, freight, and delivery to Project site. Allowances are specified in the Bid Form.

B. Obtain three proposals for each allowance and submit to Architect with recommendations.

Purchase products and systems selected by Owner.

C. Advise Architect of the date when selection and purchase of each product or system described by an allowance must be completed to avoid delaying the Work.

D. Submit invoices to show cost of products furnished under each allowance. Reconciliation of

Allowance amounts with actual costs will be by Change Order.

1.2 ALTERNATES

A. None

1.3 UNIT PRICES

A. A unit price is an amount proposed by bidders and stated on the Bid Form as a price per unit of measurement for work added to or deducted from the Contract Sum by appropriate modification, if estimated quantities of Work required by the Contract Documents are increased or decreased.

Unit prices are specified in the Bid Form.

B. Unit prices include all necessary material, plus cost for delivery, installation, insurance, overhead, and profit.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 01 2000

RPS 2430/2522, IFB 26-10 01 2000 - 1 PRICE AND PAYMENT

PROCEDURES

RPS 2430/2522, IFB

26-10

01 3000 - 1 ADMINISTRATIVE

REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 3000

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

1.1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

A. Coordinate construction to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work.

B. Schedule and conduct progress meetings at Project site at regular intervals. Notify Owner and

Architect of meeting dates and times. Require attendance of each subcontractor or other entity concerned with current progress or involved with planning or coordination of future activities.

1. Record minutes and distribute to everyone concerned, including Owner and Architect.

1.2 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

1. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals.

2. Prepare submittals as PDF packages and transmit to Engineer by email.

1 Email Address: Jake.Warner@KEDbluestone.com

2 Engineer will annotate PDF submittal and return.

3. Engineer will return submittals, without review, received from sources other than

Contractor.

B. Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification. Provide a space approximately 6 by 8 inches on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by Architect. Include the following information on the label:

1. Project name.

2. Date.

3. Name and address of Contractor.

4. Name and address of subcontractor or supplier.

5. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

C. Identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

D. Contractor's Construction Schedule Submittal Procedure: Submit two copies of schedule within

10 working days after date established for Commencement of the Work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Mark each copy to show applicable products and options. Include the following:

1. Manufacturer's written recommendations, product specifications, and installation instructions.

2. Testing by recognized testing agency.

3. Compliance with specified standards and requirements.

mailto:Jake.Warner@KEDbluestone.com

01 3000 - 2 ADMINISTRATIVE

REQUIREMENTS

RPS PLUMBING UPGRADES

B. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base

Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data. Submit on sheets at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches but no larger than 30 by 42 inches. Include the following:

1. Dimensions and identification of products.

2. Fabrication and installation drawings and roughing-in and setting diagrams.

C. Samples: Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed. Include name of manufacturer and product name on label.

1. If variation is inherent in material or product, submit at least three sets of paired units that show variations.

2.2 INFORMATION SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: Include lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, names and addresses of architects and owners, and other information specified.

B. Product Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that product complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

2.3 DELEGATED DESIGN

A. Performance and Design Criteria: Where professional design services or certifications by a design professional are specifically required of Contractor by the Contract Documents, provide products and systems complying with specific performance and design criteria indicated.

1. If criteria indicated are not sufficient to perform services or certification required, submit a written request for additional information to Architect.

B. Delegated-Design Submittal: In addition to Shop Drawings, Product Data, and other required submittals, submit three copies of a statement, signed and sealed by the responsible design professional, for each product and system specifically assigned to Contractor to be designed or certified by a design professional.

1. Indicate that products and systems comply with performance and design criteria in the Contract

Documents. Include list of codes, loads, and other factors used in performing these services.

2.4 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Gantt-Chart Schedule: Submit a comprehensive, fully developed, horizontal Gantt-chart-type schedule within 10 days of date established for the Notice of Award.

B. Preparation: Indicate each significant construction activity separately. Identify first workday of each week with a continuous vertical line.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SUBMITTAL REVIEW

01 3000 - 3 ADMINISTRATIVE

REQUIREMENTS

RPS PLUMBING UPGRADES

A. Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to Architect.

B. Architect will review each action submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, stamp and mark as appropriate to indicate action taken, and return.

3.2 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Distribute copies of approved schedule to Owner, Architect, subcontractors, testing and inspecting agencies, and parties identified by Contractor with a need-to-know schedule responsibility. When revisions are made, distribute updated schedules to the same parties.

B. Updating: At monthly intervals, update schedule to reflect actual construction progress and activities.

1. As the Work progresses, indicate Actual Completion percentage for each activity.

END OF SECTION 01 3000

SECTION 01 5000

TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

1.1 SECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Use Charges: Cost or use charges for temporary facilities shall be included in the Contract Sum.

B. Use water and electric power from Owner's existing system without metering and without payment of use charges.

C. Electrical Service: Comply with NEMA, NECA, and UL standards and regulations for temporary electric service. Install service to comply with NFPA 70.

3.1 TEMPORARY UTILITIES

A. Sanitary Facilities: Contractor may use existing toilets when the building is not occupied by students.

3.2 TEMPORARY SUPPORT FACILITIES

A. Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Collect waste daily and, when containers are full, legally dispose of waste off-site.

Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Install project identification and other signs in locations approved by Owner to inform the public and persons seeking entrance to Project.

3.3 TEMPORARY SECURITY AND PROTECTION FACILITIES

A. Provide temporary environmental protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

B. Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction for erecting structurally adequate barricades, including warning signs and lighting.

END OF SECTION 01 5000

RPS 2430/2522, IFB 26-10 01 5000 - 1 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

AND CONTROLS

RPS 2430/2522, IFB 26-10 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS 01 6000 - 1

SECTION 01 6000

PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. The term "product" includes the terms "material," "equipment," "system," and terms of similar intent.

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

Contractor after award of the Contract.

1. Submit three copies of each request for product substitution.

2. Submit requests within ten days after the Notice of Award.

3. Do not submit unapproved substitutions on Shop Drawings or other submittals.

4. Identify product to be replaced and show compliance with requirements for substitutions.

Include a detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitution with those of the Work specified, a list of changes needed to other parts of the Work required to accommodate proposed substitution, and any proposed changes in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time should the substitution be accepted.

5. Architect will review the proposed substitution and notify Contractor of its acceptance or rejection.

C. Comparable Product Requests:

1. Submit three copies of each request for comparable product. Do not submit unapproved products on Shop Drawings or other submittals.

2. Identify product to be replaced and show compliance with requirements for comparable product requests. Include a detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitution with those of the Work specified.

3. Architect will review the proposed product and notify Contractor of its acceptance or rejection.

D. Deliver, store, and handle products using means and methods that will prevent damage, deterioration, and loss, including theft. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.

1. Schedule delivery to minimize long-term storage at Project site and to prevent overcrowding of construction spaces.

2. Deliver products to Project site in manufacturer's original sealed container or packaging, complete with labels and instructions for handling, storing, unpacking, protecting, and installing.

3. Inspect products on delivery to ensure compliance with the Contract Documents and to ensure that products are undamaged and properly protected.

4. Store materials in a manner that will not endanger Project structure.

5. Store products that are subject to damage by the elements, under cover in a weathertight enclosure above ground, with ventilation adequate to prevent condensation.

E. Warranties specified in other Sections shall be in addition to, and run concurrent with, other warranties required by the Contract Documents. Manufacturer's disclaimers and limitations on product warranties do not relieve Contractor of obligations under requirements of the Contract

Documents.

RPS 2430/2522, IFB 26-10 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS 01 6000 - 2

2.1 PRODUCT OPTIONS

A. Provide products that comply with the Contract Documents, are undamaged, and are new at the time of installation.

1. Provide products complete with accessories, trim, finish, and other devices and components needed for a complete installation and the intended use and effect.

2. Descriptive, performance, and reference standard requirements in the Specifications establish "salient characteristics" of products.

B. Product Selection Procedures:

1. Where Specifications name a single product or manufacturer, provide the item indicated that complies with requirements, or Owner-approved equal.

2. Where Specifications include a list of names of products or manufacturers, provide one of the items indicated that complies with requirements, or Owner-approved equal.

3. Where Specifications include a list of names of products or manufacturers, accompanied by the term "available products" or "available manufacturers," provide one of the named items that complies with requirements, or Owner-approved equal. Comply with provisions for "comparable product requests" for consideration of an unnamed product.

4. Where Specifications name a product as the "basis-of-design" and include a list of manufacturers, provide the named product, or Owner-approved equal. Comply with provisions for "comparable product requests" for consideration of an unnamed product by the other named manufacturers.

5. Where Specifications name a single product as the "basis-of-design" and no other manufacturers are named, provide the named product or Owner-approved equal. Comply with provisions for "comparable product requests" for consideration of an unnamed product by another manufacturer.

C. Unless otherwise indicated, Architect will select color, pattern, and texture of each product from manufacturer's full range of options that includes both standard and premium items.

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 01 7000

EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT

1.1 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Record Drawings: Maintain a set of prints of the Contract Drawings as Record Drawings. Mark to show actual installation where installation varies from that shown originally.

1. Identify and date each Record Drawing; include the designation "PROJECT RECORD DRAWING" in a prominent location.

B. Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit one copy of manual. Organize data into three-ring binders with identification on front and spine of each binder, and envelopes for folded drawings.

Include the following:

1. Manufacturer's operation and maintenance documentation.

2. Video on CD or flashdrive of training seminar for Owner use.

3. Maintenance and service schedules.

4. Maintenance service contracts.

5. Emergency instructions.

6. Spare parts list.

7. Copies of warranties.

3.1 EXAMINATION AND PREPARATION

A. Examine substrates and conditions for compliance with manufacturer's written requirements including, but not limited to, surfaces that are sound, level, plumb, smooth, clean, and free of deleterious substances; substrates within installation tolerances; and application conditions within environmental limits. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

B. Before proceeding to lay out the Work, verify layout information shown onDrawings.

C. Take field measurements as required to fit the Work properly. Where fabricated products are to be fitted to other construction, verify dimensions by field measurement before fabrication and, when possible, allow for fitting and trimming during installation.

3.2 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. Cutting and Patching: Comply with requirements for and limitations on cutting and patching of construction elements.

1. Structural Elements: When cutting and patching structural elements, notify Architect of locations and details of cutting and await directions from Architect before proceeding.

Shore, brace, and support structural elements during cutting and patching. Do not cut and patch structural elements in a manner that could change their load-carrying capacity or increase deflection.

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2. Operational Elements: Do not cut and patch operating elements and related components in a manner that results in reducing their capacity to perform as intended or that results in increased maintenance or decreased operational life or safety.

3. Other Construction Elements: Do not cut and patch other construction elements or components in a manner that could change their load-carrying capacity, that results in reducing their capacity to perform as intended, or that results in increased maintenance or decreased operational life or safety.

4. Visual Elements: Do not cut and patch construction in a manner that results in visual evidence of cutting and patching. Do not cut and patch exposed construction in a manner that would, in Architect's opinion, reduce the building's aesthetic qualities. Remove and replace construction that has been cut and patched in a visually unsatisfactory manner.

B. Cutting and Patching, General: Employ skilled workers to perform cutting and patching. Proceed with cutting and patching at the earliest feasible time, and complete without delay.

1. Cut in-place construction to provide for installation of other components or performance of other construction, and subsequently patch as required to restore surfaces to their original condition.

C. Protection: Protect in-place construction during cutting and patching to prevent damage. Provide protection from adverse weather conditions for portions of Project that might be exposed during cutting and patching operations.

D. Cutting: Cut in-place construction by sawing, drilling, breaking, chipping, grinding, and similar operations, using methods least likely to damage elements retained or adjoining construction. .

1. In general, use hand or small power tools designed for sawing and grinding, not hammering and chopping. Cut holes and slots neatly to minimum size required, and with minimum disturbance of adjacent surfaces. Temporarily cover openings when not in use.

2. Finished Surfaces: Cut or drill from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces.

3. Concrete and Masonry: Cut using a cutting machine, such as an abrasive saw or a diamond-core drill.

4. Mechanical and Electrical Services: Cut off pipe or conduit in walls or partitions to be removed. Cap, valve, or plug and seal remaining portion of pipe or conduit to prevent entrance of moisture or other foreign matter after cutting.

5. Proceed with patching after construction operations requiring cutting are complete.

E. Patching: Patch construction by filling, repairing, refinishing, closing up, and similar operations following performance of other work. Patch with durable seams that are as invisible as practicable.

Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other Sections, where applicable.

1. Exposed Finishes: Restore exposed finishes of patched areas and extend finish restoration into retained adjoining construction in a manner that will minimize evidence of patching and refinishing.

2. Floors and Walls: Where walls or partitions that are removed extend one finished area into another, patch and repair floor and wall surfaces in the new space. Provide an even surface of uniform finish, color, texture, and appearance. Remove in-place floor and wall coverings and replace with new materials, if necessary, to achieve uniform color and appearance.

3. Ceilings: Patch, repair, or rehang in-place ceilings as necessary to provide an even-plane surface of uniform appearance.

4. Exterior Building Enclosure: Patch components in a manner that restores enclosure to a weathertight condition and ensures thermal and moisture integrity of building enclosure.

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and systems.

B. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for installation. Anchor each product securely in place, accurately located and aligned with other portions of the Work. Clean exposed surfaces and protect from damage.

C. Clean Project site and work areas daily, including common areas.

3.4 FINAL CLEANING

A. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for certification of

Substantial Completion:

1. Remove labels that are not permanent.

2. Clean exposed finishes to a dust-free condition, free of stains, films, and foreign substances. Sweep concrete floors broom clean.

3. Vacuum clean floors in areas of Work.

4. Wipe surfaces of mechanical and electrical equipment. Remove excess lubrication. Clean plumbing fixtures. Clean light fixtures, lamps, globes, and reflectors.

5. Clean Project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities. Sweep paved areas; remove stains, spills, and foreign deposits. Rake grounds to a smooth, even-textured surface.

3.5 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

A. Substantial Completion: Before requesting Substantial Completion inspection, complete the following:

1. Prepare a list of items to be completed and corrected (punch list), the value of items on the list, and reasons why the Work is not complete.

2. Advise Owner of pending insurance changeover requirements.

3. Submit specific warranties, maintenance service agreements, and similar documents.

4. Obtain and submit releases permitting Owner unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities. Include occupancy permits, operating certificates, and similar releases.

5. Submit Record Drawings and Specifications, operation and maintenance manuals, and Similar final record information.

6. Deliver tools, spare parts, extra materials, and similar items.

7. Complete final cleaning requirements.

8. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects.

B. Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion. On receipt of request, Architect will proceed with inspection or advise Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. Architect will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or will advise Contractor of items that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued. C. Request inspection for Final Completion, once the following are complete:

1. Submit a copy of Substantial Completion inspection list stating that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

C. Request re-inspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

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D. Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, Architect will proceed with inspection or advise Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. Architect will prepare final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will advise Contractor of items that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

3.6 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

A. Engage qualified instructors to instruct Owner's personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain systems, subsystems, and equipment not part of a system. Include a detailed review of the following:

1. Include instruction for basis of system design and operational requirements, review of documentation, emergency procedures, operations, adjustments, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs.

END OF SECTION 01 7000

SECTION 01 7320

CUTTING AND PATCHING

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The Contractor shall provide connections, repairs, watertight facilities, etc., as required in new construction. Each subcontractor shall furnish information to the Contractor as to size, location, etc., or accept the responsibility of doing the necessary cutting, patching at his own expense.

B. The Contractor shall provide cutting, fitting or patching for work that may be required to make several parts come together properly, in accordance with the Contract Documents.

C. Do not endanger the stability of the structure or any part thereof by cutting, digging or otherwise.

D. The Contractor shall patch and match existing surfaces and materials, etc., affected by the work or patch and match existing surfaces with new materials, etc. as noted.

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SECTION 01 7700

CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for contract closeout, including, but not limited to, the following:

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SUBMITTALS

Substantial Completion procedures

Final Completion procedures

Extended Warranties

Record Drawings

Record Topographic Survey

Operation and Maintenance Manuals

Attic stock materials

Allowances accounting

Final cleaning

Repair of the Work

A. Submittals Prior to Substantial Completion

1. Letter from the Contractor to the Architect stating the project has achieved Substantial Completion

2. Contractor's List of Items to be Completed or Corrected

3. Specified certifications

B. Submittals Prior to Final Completion

1. Written notice that the Work is ready for final inspection and acceptance

2. Letter stating that items included in the Architect’s (Amended) List of Items to be Completed or Corrected have been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance

3. Evidence of final, continuing insurance coverage complying with insurance requirements

4. Demonstration and training video recordings

5. Extended Warranties

6. Record Drawings

7. Record Topographic Survey

8. Operation and Maintenance Manuals

9. Attic stock materials

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10. Allowances accounting

11. Waste Management Plan documenting a summary of recycling and salvage on-site logs, manifests, weight tickets, receipts, etc.

1.3 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION PROCEDURES

A. Inspection Procedures: Submit a written request for inspection to determine Substantial Completion a minimum of ten (10) calendar days prior to date the work will be completed and ready for inspection. On receipt of request, Architect will either schedule an inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. Architect will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or will notify Contractor of critical items that must be completed or corrected before a certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the critical items previously identified have been completed or corrected.

2. On receipt of the reinspection request, Architect will either schedule an inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. Architect will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection has confirmed that the critical items have been completed or corrected.

3. Substantial Completion is contingent upon the issuance of the Occupancy Permit by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), therefore the date of Substantial Completion is subject to change to coincide with the date of Occupancy.

B. List of Incomplete Items: When the Contractor considers the Work to be Substantially Complete, the Contractor shall prepare and submit a list of items to be completed and corrected (Contractor's punch list).

1. When the Architect determines the Work is Substantially Complete, the Architect will issue the Amended List of Items to be Completed or Corrected (Architect’s punch list) to the Contractor.

C. Submittals Prior to Substantial Completion: Complete the following a minimum of ten

(10) calendar days prior to requesting inspection for determining date of Substantial Completion.

1. Submit specified certifications through the electronic submittal process. Non-reviewed, non-approved and incomplete documentation is not acceptable.

2. After the electronic submittals have been accepted for contract compliance, submit three (3) clean, legible, approved copies of the specified certifications to the Architect at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the occupancy walk through by the AHJ. Each set of the approved documentation shall be bound in a three ring binder with tab divisions. Approved documentation binders will be transmitted by the Architect to the AHJ and subsequently delivered to Owner.

3. Following is the list of specified certifications to be included in each binder.

a. Contractor Certification that no asbestos containing materials were used on the Project.

b. Environmental Remediation Clearance Documents filed by the Contractor to the AHJ.

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c. Environmental Testing Report including Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) test results which demonstrate that the factors tested are within permissible exposure limits.

d. Roofing System Manufacturer Inspection Report describing deficiencies with the roofing work and items that are to be completed or corrected.

e. Plumbing Systems Site: Chlorination test results for water main work indicating satisfactory compliance with Contract Documents transmitted under letterhead of the responsible Trade Contractor.

f. Mechanical Systems: Contractor Certification indicating the Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Systems have been inspected and start up procedures have been completed by the manufacturer and the systems are fully operational including functional temperature controls.

g. Boiler Systems: Certification that the boiler system has been inspected and tested by the manufacturer and is fully operational including functional temperature controls. The boiler system shall be inspected and approved by the Office of State Fire Marshal.

h. Mechanical Systems Testing and Balancing: Complete test and balance report including Contractor Certification indicating that at a minimum, code compliant fresh air changes are provided.

i. Mechanical System Ductwork Tightness Testing Report including test results which demonstrate the required results to pass.

4. Other items which are required to achieve Substantial Completion include but are not necessarily limited to the following: completed finishes and suspended ceiling systems; functional door hardware; corridors clear of debris and construction equipment; operational plumbing fixtures; electrical panels properly labeled; and interior signage indicating room numbers, directions, offices, and occupancy loads properly posted in assembly areas. Fire extinguishers, furnished by the Owner, must be installed in each cabinet and wall mounted at locations indicated.

D. Procedures Prior to Substantial Completion: Complete the following a minimum of ten

(10) calendar days prior to requesting inspection for determining date of Substantial Completion. List items below that are incomplete at time of request.

1. Advise Owner of pending insurance changeover requirements.

2. Complete startup and testing of systems and equipment.

3. Advise Owner of changeover in heat and other utilities.

4. Participate with Owner in conducting inspection and walkthrough with local emergency responders.

5. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting.

6. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects.

E. Procedures Following Substantial Completion: Complete the following items immediately after Substantial Completion.

1. Maintenance of seed, sod, plantings and landscaping areas.

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2. Removal of temporary facilities and protections. Restore modifications to existing facilities to the original design or configuration.

3. Make final changeover of permanent locks and coordinate delivery of keys to Owner. Advise Owner's personnel of changeover in security provisions.

4. Perform preventive maintenance on equipment used prior to Substantial Completion.

5. Instruct Owner's personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems.