2-Project Manual - Elton Hills ES Window Replacement Project.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL

RPS Elton Hills Elementary School

Window Replacement

ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS – ISD #535

ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA

CRW PROJECT #26-009

March 4, 2026

CRW #26-009

RPS Elton Hills ES Window Replacement

00 01 05 –1 Certifications

SECTION 00 01 05

CERTIFICATION

Project Date: March 4, 2026

Project Title: RPS Elton Hills Elementary School Window Replacement Rochester Public Schools – ISD #535 Rochester, Minnesota

Architect’s Project Number: 26-009

ARCHITECT:

I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me, or under my direct supervision, and that I am a duly licensed architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota.

Jason G. Woodhouse, AIA, #44421 Date

MECHANICAL ENGINEER:

direct supervision, and that I am a duly licensed professional engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota.

Steve Harmon, PE, #23501 Date

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER:

direct supervision, and that I am a duly licensed professional engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota.

Dustin Mueller, PE, #52622 Date

3/3/2026

00 01 10 – 1 Table of Contents

SECTION 00 01 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION

00 01 01 Title Page 00 01 05 Certifications MN 00 01 10 Table of Contents 00 01 13 Project Data

PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS

00 11 00 Advertisement for Bids 00 21 00 Instructions to Bidders 00 41 00 Bid Form 00 72 63 General Conditions

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures 01 31 19 Project Meetings 01 33 21 Submittals and Reports 01 33 23 Shop Drawings 01 33 23 CRW Electronic File Release Form 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 57 13 Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control 01 62 00 Product Options 01 74 00 Cleaning and Waste Management 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 01 78 23 Project Record Documents

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 19 Selective Demolition

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 01 30 Rehabilitation of Concrete

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

04 29 00 Engineered Unit Masonry

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DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 - WOOD AND PLASTIC

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 00 Thermal Insulation 07 21 19 Foamed-In-Place Insulation 07 27 13 Self-Adhering Air-Vapor Barriers 07 62 00 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim 07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS, WINDOWS AND GLASS

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefront 08 71 00 Door Hardware 08 80 00 Glazing 08 91 00 Louvers

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 51 23 Acoustical Tile Ceilings 09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

NOT USED

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Chain and Clutch Roller Shades

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING SYSTEMS

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESION

00 01 10 – 3 Table of Contents

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 Common Work Results for Electrical 26 05 05 Selective Demolition and Remodeling 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 29 Hanger and Supports for Electrical Systems 26 05 33.13 Conduit for Electrical Systems 26 05 33.16 Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 83 Wiring Connections 26 27 26 Wiring Devices

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

DIVISION 30 - Civil

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

00 01 13 – 1 Project Data

SECTION 00 01 13

PROJECT DATA

Project Date: March 4, 2026

Rochester Public Schools – ISD #535 Rochester, Minnesota

Architect’s Project Number: 26-009

Project Contact Information:

Owner:

Rochester Public Schools Construction Services Department 3935 Highway 14 East Rochester, Minnesota 55904 507.328.4508 Contact: Bill Burt

Email: wiburt@rochesterschools.org

Mechanical Engineer:

Dunham Associates, Inc.

421 First Ave SW, Suite 201W Rochester, MN 55902 612.465.7273 Contact: Steve Harmon, PE Email: steve.harmon@dunhameng.com

Architect:

CRW Architecture + Design Group, Inc.

211 11th Ave NW Rochester, Minnesota 55901 507.206.6201 Contact: Troy Dokken Email: tdokken@crwarchitecture.com

Electrical Engineer:

Dunham Associates, Inc.

421 First Ave SW, Suite 201W Rochester, MN 55902 612.465.7273 Contact: Dustin Mueller, PE Email: dustin.mueller@dunhameng.com mailto:wiburt@rochesterschools.org mailto:steve.harmon@dunhameng.com mailto:tdokken@crwarchitecture.com mailto:dustin.mueller@dunhameng.com

00 11 00 – 1 Advertisement for Bids

SECTION 00 11 00

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

1.01 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

A. Rochester Public Schools, Independent School District No. 535, will receive bids from qualified contractors on a single Prime Contract for the Rochester Public School’s Elton Hills Elementary School Window Replacement, 1421 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, Minnesota, in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by CRW architecture + design group.

B. Rochester Public Schools Bid Number: 032426

1.02 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A. The project consists of the replacement of all existing exterior aluminum windows with new aluminum storefront systems. Work involves removal, modifications and reinstall of existing adjacent construction including general, mechanical and electrical items.

1.03 TYPE OF BIDS

A. Bidders shall be submitting a Base Bid for the Work described in the Bidding

Documents. A single prime contract will be awarded for work based on Bid Amount and Qualifications.

1.04 BID DATE

A. Day/Date: March 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM (local time)

1.05 DELIVERY AND OPENING OF BIDS

A. All Bids must be submitted through the Rochester Public Schools online Bonfire E-

Procurement Platform at https://rochesterschools.bonfirehub.com

B. Bids will be opened and read aloud on the below virtual meeting link or call in number.

Bids received after 2:00 PM in the Bonfire E-Procurement Platform will not be accepted or opened.

RPS Elton Hills Elementary School Window Replacement - Bid Opening Date: Wednesday, March 24

Time: 2:00 – 2:30 PM (Central Time) Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qdv-jysc-aeb Or dial: 6690-568-(US) +1 304 PIN: 677 788 349# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qdv-jysc-aeb?pin=9840391233225

00 11 00 – 2 Advertisement for Bids

C. Contact Tanner Sorenson at Rochester Public Schools at tasorensen@rochesterschools.org or 507.328.4410 with any questions on the Bonfire E- Procurement Platform site.

1.06 BID BONDS AND SECURITY

A. The bid shall be accompanied by bid security in the form of a surety bid bond, cashier’s check or certified check, drawn on a state or national bank domiciled within the State of Minnesota in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the maximum base bid submitted, payable without condition to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder will promptly enter into a contract with the Owner for the work described and that they will furnish a bond to the Owner covering payment and performance of the contract. Bids under $25,000 will not require a bid security.

1.07 PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS

A. The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for a “Performance Bond” and

“Labor and Materials Payment Bond” each in the full amount of the contract by a surety (or sureties) approved by the Owner. The cost of the bonds shall be included in the lump sum pricing.

1.08 BID WAIVER

A. Bids may not be withdrawn within ninety (90) days after the scheduled closing time for receiving bids. Rochester Public Schools, Independent School District 535, reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities within the bids.

1.09 WAGE DETERMINATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Minnesota prevailing wage statutes do apply to this work.

1.10 RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTOR ACT VERFICATION FORM

A. Per Minnesota State Statute 16C.285, the Vendor shall complete the endorsed form verifying compliance with the minimum responsibility requirements in the statute. Submit completed form with the bid.

B. The Responsible Contractor Act Verification Form is enclosed with the bid form.

1.11 PROCUREMENT OF DOCUMENTS BY BIDDERS

A. Bidding documents will be ready for viewing beginning on March 4, 2026.

B. Drawings, specifications, and other contract documents may be viewed and downloaded by going to the Rochester Public Schools online procurement portal at https://rochesterschools.bonfirehub.com . If this is your first time on the Rochester Public Schools online procurement portal you will need to register and retain your login information for future access.

C. Bidders/Contractors are responsible for obtaining copies of the construction documents for bidding and construction and any costs incurred therein.

00 11 00 – 3 Advertisement for Bids

D. Bid Documents are made available only for the purpose of obtaining offers for this project. Their use does not grant a license for other purposes.

E. Bid Notices, Bid Addenda, and Bid Documents for this project will be distributed by Rochester Public Schools through their online procurement portal with the Bonfire e-procurement platform.

F. The issuance of this Advertisement for bids is not a license to incur reimbursable expenses by the bidder(s) to seek, prepare or submit their bid. No fees or expenses associated with providing bids will be paid to any contractor submitting a bid by the Owner, Architect or Engineer.

G. Bid Documents, Bid Notices and Bid Addenda for this project will also be available at:

1. The online procurement portal at https://rochesterschools.bonfirehub.com

H. Questions regarding design and technical specifications must be submitted through online procurement portal with the Bonfire e-procurement platform.

1.12 PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND TOUR OF PROJECT SITES

A. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 11, 2026 at 2:30pm starting at Rochester Public Schools Elton Hills Elementary School, 1421 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901. Prime Bidders are strongly encourage to attend. Direct any communications to CRW architecture + design group, 507-206-6201.

1.13 TIME OF COMMENCEMENT

A. Bids will be reviewed and Work shall commence upon receipt of a Notice to Proceed.

Estimated date of Notice to Proceed is April 8, 2026 to allow for material procurement.

B. The contractor will have full access to the project site no later than June 8, 2026 to begin construction.

1.14 TIME OF COMPLETION

A. Tentative Board Approval: April 7, 2026

B. Tentative Notice to Proceed: April 8, 2026

C. Tentative Construction Start: June 8, 2026

D. Substantial Completion: August 7, 2026

E. Final Completion: August 14, 2026

1.15 OWNER’S RIGHTS

A. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, accept any bid it deems to be in its best interest, to waive informalities or irregularities in bids submitted, and waive minor irregularities or discrepancies in quote procedure.

END OF SECTION

00 21 00 – 1 Instructions to Bidders

SECTION 00 21 00

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 BID INFORMATION

A. Bids will be received by the Owner at the time, date, and place stated in the

Advertisement for Bids, Section 00 11 00.

B. Bid requirements:

1. Bids shall be made upon forms provided in the Contract Documents or identical reproduction thereof.

2. All information requested shall be provided and all blanks filled in by typing or manually in ink.

a. Bid amounts shall be stated in words and numerals with the written word governing in case of discrepancies.

b. All requested alternates shall be bid. If "no change" is the intent for an alternate it shall be so stated on the form.

3. Bids which are signed by others than individuals making them should have attached thereto Power of Attorney evidencing authority to sign the bid in the name of their person for whom it is signed.

4. Bids which are signed for a partnership should be signed in the firm name by at least one of the partners, or if by another party, there should be attached to the bid a Power of Attorney evidencing authority to sign the bid for the partners.

5. If bids are signed for a corporation or any other legal entity, evidence of authority of person signing for such legal entity should be attached to the bid.

C. All Bids must be submitted through the Rochester Public Schools online Bonfire E-

Procurement Platform at https://rochesterschools.bonfirehub.com

D. Bid Opening:

1. Proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud.

2. Proposals received after the time set for receiving bids will not be accepted.

3. No telephone, faxed or emailed bids will be accepted.

4. After opening of bids, no bid or any part thereof, shall be modified, withdrawn or canceled for the next 90 days. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bid process.

5. Modified or withdrawn proposal confirmation letter postmark must be an official post office postmark. A stamp machine date is not acceptable.

1.02 BID BONDS AND SECURITY

A. The bid shall be accompanied by bid security in the form of a surety bid bond, cashier’s check or certified check, drawn on a state or national bank domiciled within the State of Minnesota in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the maximum base bid submitted, payable without condition to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder will promptly enter into a contract with the Owner for the work described and that they will furnish a bond to the Owner covering payment and performance of the contract.

Bids under $25,000 will not require a bid security.

00 21 00 – 2 Instructions to Bidders

1.03 PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS

A. The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for a “Performance Bond” and

“Labor and Materials Payment Bond” each in the full amount of the contract by a surety (or sureties) approved by the Owner. The cost of the bonds shall be included in the lump sum pricing.

1.04 BID WAIVER

A. Bids may not be withdrawn within ninety (90) days after the scheduled closing time for receiving bids. Rochester Public Schools, Independent School District 535, reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities within the bids.

1.05 WAGE DETERMINATION

A. Minnesota prevailing wage statutes do apply to this Work.

1.06 BASIS FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT

A. Owner Considerations

1. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive irregularities.

2. The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid deemed to be in the best interest of the Owner.

3. In the event the proposal of the lowest responsible bid exceeds available funds for the project, the Owner may request additional alternates to reduce the total cost of the project to an amount acceptable to the Owner.

4. It is the Owner's intent to encourage the use of local labor and material suppliers on this project. Therefore, when requested on the Bid Form, all bids must be accompanied by a list of major subcontractors and suppliers included in the bid proposal for the project. This list will be used in conjunction with the bid as a basis for award of the contract.

1.07 PROCUREMENT OF DOCUMENTS BY BIDDERS

A. Bidding documents will be ready for viewing beginning on March 4, 2026.

B. Drawings, specifications, and other contract documents may be viewed and downloaded by going to the Rochester Public Schools online procurement portal at https://rochesterschools.bonfirehub.com . If this is your first time on the Rochester Public Schools online procurement portal you will need to register and retain your login information for future access.

C. Bidders/Contractors are responsible for obtaining copies of the construction documents for bidding and construction and any costs incurred therein.

D. Bid Documents are made available only for the purpose of obtaining offers for this project. Their use does not grant a license for other purposes.

E. Bid Notices, Bid Addenda, and Bid Documents for this project will be distributed by Rochester Public Schools through their online procurement portal with the Bonfire e-procurement platform.

https://rochesterschools.bonfirehub.com/

00 21 00 – 3 Instructions to Bidders

F. The issuance of this Advertisement for bids is not a license to incur reimbursable expenses by the bidder(s) to seek, prepare or submit their bid. No fees or expenses associated with providing bids will be paid to any contractor submitting a bid by the Owner, Architect or Engineer.

H. Questions regarding design and technical specifications may be addressed to CRW

Architecture + Design Group. See Section 00 01 13 for contact information.

1.08 PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND TOUR OF PROJECT SITE

A. Refer to Section 00 11 00

1.09 PROJECT SCHEDULE

A. The starting date for construction shall be: Refer to Section 00 11 00.

B. This project shall be substantially complete by: Refer to Section 00 11 00.

C. Liquidated Damages: N/A

D. An extension of this completion time shall be allowed only by written approval (or by

Change Order) of the Owner and Architect.

1.10 DEFINITIONS

A. Project, Owner, Architect, Engineers and Consultants as used in these documents shall be the same as stated on the "PROJECT DATA" sheet near the front of this Project Manual.

B. “Provide”: Under this contract, Contractor shall furnish and install item or system specified. Contractor shall perform all labor and furnish all materials and equipment necessary so that the item or system will be complete and operational in every respect.

C. “Furnish”: Under this contract, Contractor shall deliver to the site, unload and properly store item(s) specified, as well as additional specialized materials and/or accessories necessary for the use and operation of item(s) specified.

D. “Install”: Under this contract, Contractor shall uncrate, set in position, connect (including sub-assemblies furnished) and adjust for use. Contractor shall provide miscellaneous specialty items such as fasteners, hangars, valves, unions, piping, sheet metal, etc., as obviously necessary for a complete and operating installation.

1.11 EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS AND SITE OF WORK

A. Before submitting a bid, each contractor shall examine the Drawings carefully, shall read the Specifications and all other proposed Contract Documents, and shall visit the site of the work. Each contractor shall fully inform him/herself prior to submitting a bid as to existing conditions and limitations under which the work is to be performed, and shall include in his/her bid a sum to cover the cost of items necessary to perform the work as set forth in the proposed contract documents. No allowance for extra compensation will be made to a contractor because of lack of such examination or knowledge. The

00 21 00 – 4 Instructions to Bidders submission of a bid will be considered conclusive evidence that the contractor has become fully informed of all such conditions and limitations.

B. These Specifications as a whole are an integral part of the Bid Documents. Items of work shown on the Drawings, but not described herein, shall become part of these specifications and vice versa. It is further to be understood that materials and finishes specified shall be furnished and applied on all similar portions of the building, whether they are specifically described on each corresponding detail or not.

C. Contractors are expected to base their bids on materials and equipment complying fully with the Bid Documents. In the event a contractor figures their bid with materials or equipment, which do not conform, the contractors will be responsible for furnishing materials and equipment, which fully conform at no change in his/her bid price.

1.12 QUESTIONS, INTERPRETATIONS OF DOCUMENTS

A. Submit all questions about the Contract Documents immediately through the online bidding portal. Discrepancies, ambiguities and omissions will be clarified by written addenda issued to all bidders of record and will become a part of the contract. The Architect and Owner will not be responsible for oral instructions. No Addenda will be issued later than 48 hours prior to the time set for receipt of proposals.

1. Failure of a bidder to receive any addendum shall not release the bidder from any obligations under his/her proposal, provided addendum was sent by U.S.

mail to the address furnished by the bidder for transmittal of U.S. mail.

2. In the event that such conflicts are not reported, or such clarifications, interpretations or decisions are not given, the most stringent (or most costly) course of action shall be followed unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Architect and Owner.

B. Construction and work shown or indicated on one Contract Document and not shown or indicated on any other document shall be provided the same as if shown or indicated on all Documents.

C. See Section 00 72 63 - General Conditions for additional information regarding Contract

Document interpretation.

1.13 PRODUCT OPTIONS

A. Materials, equipment, methods and services required by the Specifications establish the required standard of quality, function, dimension and appearance. Proprietary items are specified which have been proven by evidence satisfactory to the Architect to meet the required standard.

1. The Contractor's quotes shall be based only on products and systems specified in the Contract Documents.

1.14 SUBSTITUTION PROPOSALS

A. Substitution Proposals: Submit a separate written request of each Product, supported with a complete description of the proposed substitution, including product data, drawings, performance and test data and samples as appropriate, and with the following information:

00 21 00 – 5 Instructions to Bidders

1. Comparison of the qualities of the proposed substitution with those of the product specified.

2. Changes required in other components of the work because of the substitution.

3. Effect on the construction schedule and on the Contract Sum.

4. Cost data comparing the proposed substitution with the Product specified, and including incidental cost of modification to related work.

5. License fees or royalties, if applicable.

6. Availability of maintenance service and source of replacement materials.

B. The decision of the Architect's approval or disapproval of a proposed substitution shall be final.

C. Any additional cost in other work incurred as a result of a substitution proposed by a Contractor shall be borne by the Contractor, including all costs for modifying other related materials and the cost of any additional engineering or architectural design required to accommodate the substitution.

1.15 FORMS REQUIRED

A. The following is a list of standard American Institute of Architect's (AIA) forms which may be required for use during construction of this Project.

A-101 "Owner-Contractor Agreement/Stipulated Sum" A-311 "Performance, Labor and Material Payment Bond" G-701 "Change Order" G-702 and G-702A "Application and Certificate for Payment" (latest edition) G-704 "Certificate of Substantial Completion" CHIC-701 "Certificate of Insurance" or G-705 "Certificate of Insurance" G-706 "Contractor's Affidavit or Release of Liens" and "Payment of Debts and Claims" G-707 "Consent of Surety Company to Final Payment" G-708 "Architect's Field Order"

All above forms to be furnished by Contractor except A-101, G-701, G-704, and G-708.

1.16 COMPLIANCE WITH HUMAN RIGHTS LAW

A. Prior to receiving a contract, the selected bidder will be required to submit a copy of a valid certificate or submit a copy of the application for a "Certificate of Compliance" issued by the Minnesota State Department of Human Rights, testifying that the bidder is in compliance with the Minnesota Statutes and their latest amendments.

1.17 RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTOR ACT VERFICATION FORM

A. Refer to Section 00 11 00

00 41 00 – 1 Bid Form

SECTION 00 41 00

BID FORM

Rochester Public Schools – ISD #535 Rochester, Minnesota

Architect’s Project Number: 26-009 Rochester Public School’s Bid Number: 032426

Bid Time (Central Standard Time): 2:00 P.M.

Bid Date: March 24, 2026

Deliver To: (via online bidding platform) Rochester Public Schools Construction Services Department Attn: Tanner Sorensen 3935 Highway 14 East Rochester, Minnesota 55904

Architect:

CRW Architecture + Design Group 211 11th Avenue Northwest Rochester, Minnesota 55901

From: ________________________________________________________ (Company Name)

Addenda:

I have received the following Addenda and have included their provisions in my bid:

Addendum No.______ Dated: _____________

Addendum No.______ Dated: _____________

Addendum No.______ Dated: _____________

Addendum No.______ Dated: _____________

Base Proposal:

I (the undersigned) have examined the site where the work is to be executed and become familiar with local conditions affecting the cost of the work. I have carefully examined all the contract documents, including the "Invitation to Bid", "Instruction to Bidders", "General Conditions", "Supplementary General Conditions", Division 01 - General Requirements, the Drawings, Specifications and Addenda thereto. I propose and agree to provide all labor, materials, plant equipment, transportation and facilities necessary for the complete and satisfactory execution of the general construction work for the Base Bid sum of:

Base Bid: ____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________ Dollars ($____________________ )

00 41 00 – 2 Bid Form

Acknowledgements:

In submitting this Bid Proposal, I agree:

1. To hold this Bid open for 90 days.

2. To enter into and execute a contract, if awarded, on the basis of this Bid.

3. To accomplish work in accord with the Contract Documents and guarantee the work for one year in accordance with the "General Conditions"

4. To accept the provisions for progress payments and retainage of payments as stated in the General Conditions.

5. To complete the Project by the completion date.

6. I have attached the Responsible Contractor Verification Form

Company Name: ______________________________________________________________

By: _________________________________________________________________________

Title: ________________________________________________________________________

By: _________________________________________________________________________

Title: ________________________________________________________________________

(Affix seal if corporation)

Official Address: __________________________________________________________ Address

City State Zip

Phone: __________________________

RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTOR ACT VERIFICATION

The undersigned owner/officer of (“Company”) hereby certifies that it complies with each of the minimum criteria in Minn. Stat. § 16C.285, subd.

3, as of the time of the submission of its bid for the above-referenced project (“Project”).

The first-tier Subcontractors that Company intends to retain for work on the Project are:

The first-tier Subcontractors listed above have provided verification required by Minn. Stat.§ 16C.285, subd. 3(7).

The remaining first-tier subcontractors that Company intends to retain for work on the Project have not yet been determined. Company will obtain and submit signed verifications from each of its subsequently retained subcontractors, confirming compliance with Minn. Stat. § 16C.285, subd. 3, within 14 days of retaining the subcontractors.

Dated: Company:

By:

Its:

Owner/Officer

Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of , 20 .

Notary Public

00 72 63 –1 General Conditions

SECTION 00 72 63

GENERAL CONDITIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. The "General Conditions" consist of AIA Document A201-2017, as modified by the

Owner, Architect and Contractor and included herein.

PART 2 MATERIALS

Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION

Not Used

Document A101® – 2017 Exhibit A Insurance and Bonds

Init.

AIA Document A101 – 2017 Exhibit A. Copyright © 2017. All rights reserved. “The American Institute of Architects,” “American Institute of Architects,” “AIA,” the AIA Logo, and “AIA Contract Documents” are trademarks of The American Institute of Architects. This document was produced at 12:37:18 on 02/18/2026 under Order No.20250128942 which expires on 05/17/2026, is not for resale, is licensed for one-time use only, and may only be used in accordance with the AIA Contract Documents® Terms of Service. To report copyright violations, e-mail docinfo@aiacontracts.com.

User Notes: (1819831404)

ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS:

The author of this document has added information needed for its completion. The author may also have revised the text of the original AIA standard form. An Additions and Deletions Report that notes added information as well as revisions to the standard form text is available from the author and should be reviewed. A vertical line in the left margin of this document indicates where the author has added necessary information and where the author has added to or deleted from the original AIA text.

This document has important legal consequences. Consultation with an attorney is encouraged with respect to its completion or modification.

This document is intended to be used in conjunction with AIA Document A201®–2017, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction. Article 11 of A201®–2017 contains additional insurance provisions.

This Insurance and Bonds Exhibit is part of the Agreement, between the Owner and the Contractor.

(Paragraph deleted) for the following PROJECT:

(Name and location or address)

THE OWNER:

(Name, legal status and address)

Rochester Public Schools, ISD 535 615 7th Street SW Rochester, MN 55902 Phone: 507.328.3000

THE CONTRACTOR:

(Name, legal status and address)

TABLE OF ARTICLES

A.1 GENERAL

A.2 OWNER’S INSURANCE

A.3 CONTRACTOR’S INSURANCE AND BONDS

A.4 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

ARTICLE A.1 GENERAL

The Owner and Contractor shall purchase and maintain insurance, and provide bonds, as set forth in this Exhibit. As used in this Exhibit, the term General Conditions refers to AIA Document A201™–2017, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction.

ARTICLE A.2 OWNER’S INSURANCE

§ A.2.1 General Prior to commencement of the Work, the Owner shall secure the insurance, and provide evidence of the coverage, required under this Article A.2 and, upon the Contractor’s request, provide a copy of the property insurance policy or policies required by Section A.2.3. The copy of the policy or policies provided shall contain all applicable conditions, definitions, exclusions, and endorsements.

§ A.2.2 Liability Insurance The Owner shall be responsible for purchasing and maintaining the Owner’s usual general liability insurance.

§ A.2.3 Required Property Insurance § A.2.3.1 Unless this obligation is placed on the Contractor pursuant to Section A.3.3.2.1, the Owner shall purchase and maintain, from an insurance company or insurance companies lawfully authorized to issue insurance in the jurisdiction where the Project is

Init.

AIA Document A101 – 2017 Exhibit A. Copyright © 2017. All rights reserved. “The American Institute of Architects,” “American Institute of Architects,” “AIA,” the AIA Logo, and “AIA Contract Documents” are trademarks of The American Institute of Architects. This document was produced at 12:37:18 on 02/18/2026 under Order No.20250128942 which expires on 05/17/2026, is not for resale, is licensed for one-time use only, and may only be used in accordance with the AIA Contract Documents® Terms of Service. To report copyright violations, e-mail docinfo@aiacontracts.com.

User Notes: (1819831404) located, property insurance written on a builder’s risk "all-risks" completed value or equivalent policy form and sufficient to cover the total value of the entire Project on a replacement cost basis. The Owner’s property insurance coverage shall be no less than the amount of the initial Contract Sum, plus the value of subsequent Modifications and labor performed and materials or equipment supplied by others. The property insurance shall be maintained until Substantial Completion and thereafter as provided in Section A.2.3.1.3, unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents or otherwise agreed in writing by the parties to this Agreement. This insurance shall include the interests of the Owner, Contractor, Subcontractors, and Sub-subcontractors in the Project as insureds. This insurance shall include the interests of mortgagees as loss payees.

§ A.2.3.1.1 Causes of Loss. The insurance required by this Section A.2.3.1 shall provide coverage for direct physical loss or damage, and shall not exclude the risks of fire, explosion, theft, vandalism, malicious mischief, collapse, earthquake, flood, or windstorm. The insurance shall also provide coverage for ensuing loss or resulting damage from error, omission, or deficiency in construction methods, design, specifications, workmanship, or materials. Property insurance provided by the Owner shall not cover any tools, apparatus, machinery, scaffolding, hoists, forms, staging, shoring, and other similar items commonly referred to as construction equipment that may be on the site and the capital value of which is not included in the Work. The Contractor shall make its own arrangements for any insurance it may require on such construction equipment, which shall not be considered a Cost of the Work. Sub-limits, if any, are as follows:

(Indicate below the cause of loss and any applicable sub-limit.)

Causes of Loss Sub-Limit

§ A.2.3.1.2 Specific Required Coverages. The insurance required by this Section A.2.3.1 shall provide coverage for loss or damage to falsework and other temporary structures, and to building systems from testing and startup. The insurance shall also cover debris removal, including demolition occasioned by enforcement of any applicable legal requirements, and reasonable compensation for the Architect’s and Contractor’s services and expenses required as a result of such insured loss, including claim preparation expenses. Sub-limits, if any, are as follows:

(Indicate below type of coverage and any applicable sub-limit for specific required coverages.)

Coverage Sub-Limit

§ A.2.3.1.3 Unless the parties agree otherwise, upon Substantial Completion, the Owner shall continue the insurance required by Section A.2.3.1 or, if necessary, replace the insurance policy required under Section A.2.3.1 with property insurance written for the total value of the Project that shall remain in effect until expiration of the period for correction of the Work set forth in Section 12.2.2 of the General Conditions.

§ A.2.3.1.4 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. If the insurance required by this Section A.2.3 is subject to deductibles or self-insured retentions, the Owner shall be responsible for all loss not covered because of such deductibles or retentions.

§ A.2.3.2 Occupancy or Use Prior to Substantial Completion. The Owner’s occupancy or use of any completed or partially completed portion of the Work prior to Substantial Completion shall not commence until the insurance company or companies providing the insurance under Section A.2.3.1 have consented in writing to the continuance of coverage. The Owner and the Contractor shall take no action with respect to partial occupancy or use that would cause cancellation, lapse, or reduction of insurance, unless they agree otherwise in writing.

§ A.2.3.3 Insurance for Existing Structures If the Work involves remodeling an existing structure or constructing an addition to an existing structure, the Owner shall purchase and maintain, until the expiration of the period for correction of Work as set forth in Section 12.2.2 of the General Conditions, "all-risks" property insurance, on a replacement cost basis, protecting the existing structure against direct physical loss or damage from the causes of loss identified in Section A.2.3.1, notwithstanding the undertaking of the Work. The Owner shall be responsible for all co-insurance penalties.

AIA Document A101 – 2017 Exhibit A. Copyright © 2017. All rights reserved. “The American Institute of Architects,” “American Institute of Architects,” “AIA,” the AIA Logo, and “AIA Contract Documents” are trademarks of The American Institute of Architects. This document was produced at 12:37:18 on 02/18/2026 under Order No.20250128942 which expires on 05/17/2026, is not for resale, is licensed for one-time use only, and may only be used in accordance with the AIA Contract Documents® Terms of Service. To report copyright violations, e-mail docinfo@aiacontracts.com.

User Notes: (1819831404)

§ A.2.4 Optional Extended Property Insurance.

The Owner shall purchase and maintain the insurance selected and described below.

(Select the types of insurance the Owner is required to purchase and maintain by placing an X in the box(es) next to the description(s) of selected insurance. For each type of insurance selected, indicate applicable limits of coverage or other conditions in the fill point below the selected item.)

[ ] § A.2.4.1 Loss of Use, Business Interruption, and Delay in Completion Insurance, to reimburse the Owner for loss of use of the Owner’s property, or the inability to conduct normal operations due to a covered cause of loss.

[ ] § A.2.4.2 Ordinance or Law Insurance, for the reasonable and necessary costs to satisfy the minimum requirements of the enforcement of any law or ordinance regulating the demolition, construction, repair, replacement or use of the Project.

[ ] § A.2.4.3 Expediting Cost Insurance, for the reasonable and necessary costs for the temporary repair of damage to insured property, and to expedite the permanent repair or replacement of the damaged property.

[ ] § A.2.4.4 Extra Expense Insurance, to provide reimbursement of the reasonable and necessary excess costs incurred during the period of restoration or repair of the damaged property that are over and above the total costs that would normally have been incurred during the same period of time had no loss or damage occurred.

[ ] § A.2.4.5 Civil Authority Insurance, for losses or costs arising from an order of a civil authority prohibiting access to the Project, provided such order is the direct result of physical damage covered under the required property insurance.

[ ] § A.2.4.6 Ingress/Egress Insurance, for loss due to the necessary interruption of the insured’s business due to physical prevention of ingress to, or egress from, the Project as a direct result of physical damage.

[ ] § A.2.4.7 Soft Costs Insurance, to reimburse the Owner for costs due to the delay of completion of the Work, arising out of physical loss or damage covered by the required property insurance: including construction loan fees; leasing and marketing expenses; additional fees, including those of architects, engineers, consultants, attorneys and accountants, needed for the completion of the construction, repairs, or reconstruction; and carrying costs such as property taxes, building permits, additional interest on loans, realty taxes, and insurance premiums over and above normal expenses.

§ A.2.5 Other Optional Insurance.

The Owner shall purchase and maintain the insurance selected below.

(Select the types of insurance the Owner is required to purchase and maintain by placing an X in the box(es) next to the description(s) of selected insurance.)

AIA Document A101 – 2017 Exhibit A. Copyright © 2017. All rights reserved. “The American Institute of Architects,” “American Institute of Architects,” “AIA,” the AIA Logo, and “AIA Contract Documents” are trademarks of The American Institute of Architects. This document was produced at 12:37:18 on 02/18/2026 under Order No.20250128942 which expires on 05/17/2026, is not for resale, is licensed for one-time use only, and may only be used in accordance with the AIA Contract Documents® Terms of Service. To report copyright violations, e-mail docinfo@aiacontracts.com.

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[ ] § A.2.5.1 Cyber Security Insurance for loss to the Owner due to data security and privacy breach, including costs of investigating a potential or actual breach of confidential or private information.

(Indicate applicable limits of coverage or other conditions in the fill point below.)

[ ] § A.2.5.2 Other Insurance (List below any other insurance coverage to be provided by the Owner and any applicable limits.)

Coverage Limits

ARTICLE A.3 CONTRACTOR’S INSURANCE AND BONDS

§ A.3.1 General § A.3.1.1 Certificates of Insurance. The Contractor shall provide certificates of insurance acceptable to the Owner evidencing compliance with the requirements in this Article A.3 at the following times: (1) prior to commencement of the Work; (2) upon renewal or replacement of each required policy of insurance; and (3) upon the Owner’s written request. An additional certificate evidencing continuation of commercial liability coverage, including coverage for completed operations, shall be submitted with the final Application for Payment and thereafter upon renewal or replacement of such coverage until the expiration of the periods required by Section A.3.2.1 and Section A.3.3.1. The certificates will show the Owner as an additional insured on the Contractor’s Commercial General Liability and excess or umbrella liability policy or policies. These certificates and the insurance policies required by this Article A.3 shall contain, to the fullest extent commercially available, a provision that coverages afforded under the policies will not be canceled or allowed to expire until at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice has been given to the Owner and. at least ten (10) days for non-payment of premium. If insurance carrier is unable to provide, Contractor will be responsible for such notification. Approval or lack of approval of insurance or receipt or lack of receipt of certificates or policies by Owner shall not serve to relieve the Contractor to provide the types of coverages and limits specified under this Article A.3. Owner does not in any way represent that the insurance or limits of insurance specified herein are sufficient or adequate to protect the Contractor but are merely minimums.

§ A.3.1.2 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. The Contractor shall disclose to the Owner any deductible or self-insured retentions applicable to any insurance required to be provided by the Contractor.

§ A.3.1.3 Additional Insured Obligations. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Contractor shall cause the commercial general liability coverage to include (1) the Owner, the Architect, and the Architect’s consultants as additional insureds for claims caused in whole or in part by the Contractor’s negligent acts or omissions during the Contractor’s operations; and (2) the Owner as an additional insured for claims caused in whole or in part by the Contractor’s negligent acts or omissions for which loss occurs during completed operations. The additional insured coverage shall be primary and non-contributory to any of the Owner’s general liability insurance policies and shall apply to both ongoing and completed operations. To the extent commercially available, the additional insured coverage shall be no less than that provided by Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) forms CG 20 10 07 04, CG 20 37 07 04, and, with respect to the Architect and the Architect’s consultants, CG 20 32 07 04.

§ A.3.2 Contractor’s Required Insurance Coverage § A.3.2.1 The Contractor shall purchase and maintain the following types and limits of insurance from an insurance company or insurance companies lawfully authorized to issue insurance in the jurisdiction where the Project is located. The Contractor shall maintain the required insurance until the expiration of the period for correction of Work as set forth in Section 12.2.2 of the General Conditions, unless a different duration is stated below:

(If the Contractor is required to maintain insurance for a duration other than the expiration of the period for correction of Work, state the duration.)

The insurance required by Article A.3 shall be written for not less than the following specified coverages and limits of liability or required by law, whichever coverage is greater. Coverages, whether written on an occurrence basis, shall be maintained without interruption from the date of commencement of the Work until the date of final payment and

AIA Document A101 – 2017 Exhibit A. Copyright © 2017. All rights reserved. “The American Institute of Architects,” “American Institute of Architects,” “AIA,” the AIA Logo, and “AIA Contract Documents” are trademarks of The American Institute of Architects. This document was produced at 12:37:18 on 02/18/2026 under Order No.20250128942 which expires on 05/17/2026, is not for resale, is licensed for one-time use only, and may only be used in accordance with the AIA Contract Documents® Terms of Service. To report copyright violations, e-mail docinfo@aiacontracts.com.

User Notes: (1819831404) termination of any coverage required to be maintained after final payment and, with respect to the Contractor’s completed operations coverage, for two (2) years after Final Completion.

§ A.3.2.2 Commercial General Liability § A.3.2.2.1 Commercial General Liability insurance for the Project written on an occurrence form with policy limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) each occurrence, Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) general aggregate, and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate for products-completed operations hazard, providing coverage for claims including

.1 damages because of bodily injury, sickness or disease, including occupational sickness or disease, and death of any person;

.2 personal injury and advertising injury;

.3 damages because of physical damage to or destruction of tangible property, including the loss of use of such property;

.4 bodily injury or property damage arising out of completed operations; and

.5 the Contractor’s indemnity obligations under Section 3.18 of the General Conditions.

§ A.3.2.2.2 The Contractor’s Commercial General Liability policy under this Section A.3.2.2 shall not contain an exclusion or restriction of coverage for the following:

.1 Claims by one insured against another insured, if the exclusion or restriction is based solely on the fact that the claimant is an insured, and there would otherwise be coverage for the claim.

.2 Claims for property damage to the Contractor’s Work arising out of the products-completed operations hazard where the damaged Work or the Work out of which the damage arises was performed by a Subcontractor.

.3 Claims for bodily injury other than to employees of the insured.

.4 Claims for indemnity under Section 3.18 of the General Conditions arising out of injury to employees of the insured.

.5 Claims or loss excluded under a prior work endorsement or other similar exclusionary language.

.6 Claims or loss due to physical damage under a prior injury endorsement or similar exclusionary language.

.7 Claims related to residential, multi-family, or other habitational projects, if the Work is to be performed on such a project.

.8 Claims related to roofing, if the Work involves roofing.

.9 Claims related to exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS), synthetic stucco or similar exterior coatings or surfaces, if the Work involves such coatings or surfaces.

.10 Claims related to earth subsidence or movement, where the Work involves such hazards.

.11 Claims related to explosion, collapse and underground hazards, where the Work involves such hazards.

§ A.3.2.3 Automobile Liability covering vehicles owned, and non-owned vehicles used, by the Contractor, with policy limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per accident, for bodily injury, death of any person, and property damage arising out of the ownership, maintenance and use of those motor vehicles along with any other statutorily required automobile coverage.

§ A.3.2.4 The Contractor may achieve the required limits and coverage for Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability through a combination of primary and excess or umbrella liability insurance, provided such primary and excess or umbrella insurance policies result in the same or greater coverage as the coverages required under Section A.3.2.2 and A.3.2.3, and in no event shall any excess or umbrella liability insurance provide narrower coverage than the primary policy. The excess policy shall not require the exhaustion of the underlying limits only through the actual payment by the underlying insurers.

§ A.3.2.5 Workers’ Compensation at statutory limits.

§ A.3.2.6 Employers’ Liability with policy limits not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) each accident, One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) each employee, and One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) policy limit. A waiver of subrogation in favor of the Owner and the Owner’s representatives shall apply.

AIA Document A101 – 2017 Exhibit A. Copyright © 2017. All rights reserved. “The American Institute of Architects,” “American Institute of Architects,” “AIA,” the AIA Logo, and “AIA Contract Documents” are trademarks of The American Institute of Architects. This document was produced at 12:37:18 on 02/18/2026 under Order No.20250128942 which expires on 05/17/2026, is not for resale, is licensed for one-time use only, and may only be used in accordance with the AIA Contract Documents® Terms of Service. To report copyright violations, e-mail docinfo@aiacontracts.com.

User Notes: (1819831404)

§ A.3.2.7 Jones Act, and the Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, as required, if the Work involves hazards arising from work on or near navigable waterways, including vessels and docks

§ A.3.2.8 If the Contractor is required to furnish professional services as part of the Work, the Contractor shall procure Professional Liability insurance covering performance of the professional services, with policy limits of not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) per claim and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) in the aggregate.

§ A.3.2.9 If the Work involves the transport, dissemination, use, or release of pollutants, the Contractor shall procure Pollution Liability insurance, with policy limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per claim and Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) in the aggregate.

§ A.3.2.10 Coverage under Sections A.3.2.8 and A.3.2.9 may be procured through a Combined Professional Liability and Pollution Liability insurance policy, with combined policy limits of…