2-WCASD Sarah Starkweather ES - Bid Specifications VOL 1 - 20250926.pdf

Project Manual

Volume 1 – Divisions 00 - 01

Prepared for:

West Chester Area School District 782 Springdale Drive

Exton, PA 19341

Project:

Sarah W. Starkweather Elementary School Additions & Renovations 1050 Wilmington Pike

West Chester, PA 19382

Prepared by:

555 E. North Lane, Suite 5100, Building D

Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428

Bid Documents: September 26, 2025

Sarah Starkweather Elementary School – Additions & Renovations

West Chester, PA

SCHRADERGROUP A Hord Coplan Macht Studio TABLE OF CONTENTS Conshohocken, Pennsylvania TOC - Page 1 SGA Project: 225241

TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOLUME 1

DRAWING INDEX

As Listed on Contract Drawings Cover Sheet

DIVISION 00 – BIDDING AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Section 000015 - SGA Copyright – Design Section 001113 - Advertisement for Bids Section 002113 - Instructions to Bidders Section 002113.01 - Instructions to Bidders (AIA A701-2018) Section 003100 - Available Project Information Section 004100.01 - Bid Form – General Construction Section 004100.02 - Bid Form – Mechanical Section 004100.03 - Bid Form – Plumbing Section 004100.04 - Bid Form – Electrical Section 004100.05 - Bid Form – Roofing Section 004100.06 - Bid Form – Sprinkler Section 004313 - Bid Security Form Section 004513 - Bidder’s Qualifications Section 004519 - Non-Collusion Affidavit Section 005200 - Agreement Form – Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor (A101-2017 Stipulated Sum) Section 006113.13 - Performance Bond Form Section 006113.16 - Payment Bond Form Section 007200 - General Conditions – General Conditions for the Contract for

Construction (A201-2017) Section 007346 - PA Wage Rate Determination Schedule

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 011000 - Summary of Work Section 011200 - Multiple Contract Summary Section 012300 - Alternates Section 012400 - Unit Prices and Quantity Allowances Section 012600 - Contract Modification Procedures Section 012900 - Payment Procedures Section 013100 - Project Coordination Section 013110 - Project Meetings Section 013200 - Construction Progress Schedule Section 013300 - Submittal Procedures Section 013500 - Safety Section 014000 - Quality Requirements Section 014100 - Regulatory Requirements

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Section 014101 - Arrest or Conviction Form Section 014200 - References Section 015000 - Temporary Facilities and Controls Section 015800 - Project Identification and Signs Section 016000 - Product Requirements Section 016300 - Products Substitution Procedures Section 017200 - Field Engineering Section 017300 - Execution Section 017329 - Cutting and Patching Section 017400 - Construction Waste Management and Cleaning Section 017700 - Closeout Procedures Section 017800 - Project Record Documents Section 017810 - Warranties and Bonds Section 017820 - Spare Parts and Maintenance Manuals Section 017900 - Demonstration and Training Section 018130 - Noise Acoustics Section 018300 - Operation and Maintenance Data

VOLUME 2 – DIVISION 2 – 14

DIVISION 2 – SITEWORK

Section 020150 - Protection of Underground Utilities Section 022300 - Site Clearing / Demolition Section 022310 - Tree Protection and Trimming Section 023000A - Subsurface Investigation [WAITING FOR REPORT] Section 024119 - Selective Demolition Section 025220 - Warm Mix Asphalt / Superpave

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

Section 033000 - Cast-In-Place Concrete Section 033050 - Cast-In-Place Concrete Slabs Section 033100 - Site Cast-in-Place Concrete Section 033700 - Concrete Curing and Sealing

Section 035416 - Self-Leveling Underlayment

DIVISION 4 – MASONRY

Section 040100 - Maintenance of Masonry Section 042000 - Unit Masonry Section 042113 - Brick Masonry

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DIVISION 5 - METALS

Section 051200 - Structural Steel Section 051250 - Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel Section 052100 - Steel Joists Section 053100 - Steel Deck Section 054000 - Cold-Formed Metal Framing Section 054000.10 - Prefabricated Wall Assemblies Section 055000 - Metal Fabrications Section 055113 - Metal Pan Stairs Section 055213 - Pipe and Tube Railings

DIVISION 6 – WOOD, PLASTICS, COMPOSITES

Section 061053 - Miscellaneous Rough Carpentry Section 061600 - Sheathing Section 064020 - Interior Architectural Woodwork

DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

Section 070150.71 - Rehabilitation of Metal Roofing and Gutters Section 070150.73 - Rehabilitation of Modified Bituminous Roofing Section 070543 - Cladding Support System Section 071113 - Bituminous Dampproofing Section 071326 - Self-Adhering Sheet Waterproofing Section 072100 - Thermal Insulation Section 072500 - Vapor Retarders Section 072715 - Non-Bituminous Self Adhering Sheet Air Barriers Section 072726 - Liquid Membrane Vapor Permeable Air Barrier Section 074113.07 - Metal Roof Panels, Snap Seam Section 074213.23 - Metal Composite Material Wall Panels Section 074213.53 - Metal Soffit Panels Section 074264 - Prefabricated Metal Canopy Assemblies Section 074642 - Fiber-Cement Panels Section 075500 - Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing, Hot-Applied Section 076200 - Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim Section 077100 - Roof Specialties Section 077129 - Manufactured Roof Expansion Joints Section 077200 - Roof Accessories Section 078413 - Penetration Firestopping Section 078446 - Fire Resistive Joint Systems Section 079200 - Joint Sealants Section 079219 - Acoustical Joint Sealants Section 079500 - Expansion Control

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DIVISION 8 - OPENINGS

Section 081113 - Hollow Metal Doors and Frames Section 081416 - Flush Wood Doors Section 083113 - Access Doors and Frames Section 084113 - Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts Section 087100 - Door Hardware Section 088000 - Glazing Section 088713 – Window Film Section 088810 - Fire-Rated Glass and Framing

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES

Section 092216 - Non-Structural Metal Framing Section 092900 - Gypsum Board Section 093013 - Ceramic Tiling Section 093300 - Quarry Tile Section 095113 - Acoustical Panel Ceilings Section 096513 - Resilient Base and Accessories Section 096519 - Resilient Flooring Section 096723 – Resinous Flooring Section 096813 - Tile Carpeting Section 097720 - Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic Panels Section 098433 - Sound Diffusing & Absorbing Wall Units Section 099113 - Exterior Painting Section 099123 - Interior Painting Section 099733 - Concrete Floor Sealer

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

Section 101100 - Visual Display Units Section 101419 - Dimensional Letter Signage Section 102113 - Toilet Compartments Section 102123 - Cubicle Curtains and Track Section 102226 - Operable Panel Partitions Section 102600 - Wall and Door Protection Section 102226 - Operable Panel Partitions Section 102800 - Toilet and Bath Accessories Section 104413 - Fire Protection Cabinets Section 104416 - Fire Extinguishers

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

Section 115213 - Projection Screens Section 116623 - Gymnasium Equipment

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DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

Section 122413 - Roller Window Shades Section 123216 - Manufactured Plastic-Laminate-Faced Casework Section 123623 - Plastic-Laminate-Clad Countertops Section 123661 - Solid Surface Countertops

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

N/A

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

Section 144200 - Wheelchair Lifts

VOLUME 3 – DIVISION 21 – 34

DIVISION 20 – NOT AVAILABLE

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

Section 210100 - General Provisions Section 210500 - Common Work Results for Fire Suppression Section 210553 - Identification for Fire Suppression Piping & Equipment Section 211300 - Fire-Suppression Sprinkler Systems

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

Section 220100 - General Provisions Section 220501 - Demolition Section 220502 - Excavation, Backfill, & Compaction of Utilities Section 220513 - Common Motor Requirement for Plumbing Equipment Section 220516 - Expansion Fittings and Loops for Plumbing Piping Section 220519 - Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping Section 220548 - Vibration and Isolation for Plumbing Piping and Equipment Section 220553 - Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment Section 220719 - Plumbing Piping Insulation Section 221005 - Plumbing Piping Section 221006 - Plumbing Piping Specialties Section 221116 - Domestic Water Distribution Piping (PEX-A) Section 223000 - Plumbing Equipment Section 223400 - Fuel-Fired Water Heaters Section 224000 - Plumbing Fixtures

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

Section 230501 - General Requirements Section 230513 - Common Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment

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Section 230514 - Adjustable Frequency Drives Section 230515 - Removals Section 230516 - Expansion Fittings and Loops for HVAC Piping Section 230519 - Meters and Gages for HVAC Piping Section 230549 - Vibration Isolation Section 230554 - Mechanical Identification Section 230593 - Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Section 230714 - HVAC Duct Insulation Section 230716 - HVAC Equipment Insulation Section 230719 - HVAC Piping Insulation Section 230923 - Automatic Temperature Controls Section 230993 - HVAC Control Sequence Section 232113 - Hydronic Piping Section 232114 - Hydronic Specialties Section 232117 - Pipe Hangers, Supports, and Anchors Section 232123 - Hydronic Pumps Section 232300 - Refrigerant Piping Section 232500 - HVAC Water Treatment Section 233100 - HVAC Ducts and Casings Section 233300 - Air Duct Accessories Section 233423 - HVAC Power Ventilators Section 233600 - Air Terminal Units Section 233700 - Air Outlets and Inlets Section 233750 - Wall Louvers Section 234000 - HVAC Air Cleaning Devices Section 235100 - Breechings Chimneys and Stacks Section 235233.1 - High Efficiency Condensing Boilers Section 235233.2 - High Efficiency Condensing Boilers (Alternate).

Section 237313 - Air Handling Units Section 238101 - Terminal Heat Transfer Units Section 238127 - Small Split System Heating and Cooling Section 238313 - Radiant Heating Cables

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

Section 260100 - General Requirements Section 260505 - Selective Demolition for Electrical Section 260519 - Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables Section 260526 - Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems Section 260529 - Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems Section 260534 - Conduit Section 260537 - Boxes Section 260553 - Identification for Electrical Systems

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Section 260573 - Power Systems Studies Section 260923 - Lighting Control Devices Section 260924 - Distributed Lighting Controls Section 262200 - Low-Voltage Transformers Section 262413 - Switchboards Section 262416 - Panelboards Section 262717 - Equipment Wiring Section 262726 - Wiring Devices Section 262813 - Fuses Section 262816_13 Enclosed Switches Section 263600 - Transfer Switches Section 264300 - Surge Protection Section 265100 - Interior Lighting Section 265600 - Exterior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

Section 271005 - Structured Cabling Section 275134 - Intercom and PA Section 275139 - Cellular Distributed Antenna System Survey Section 275313 - Wireless Clock System

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

Section 281300 - Access Control System Hardware Section 281400 - Access Control System Software and Database Management Section 283100 - Fire Alarm Emergency Voice Communications System Section 285500 - Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Testing System

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

Section 310500 - Excavation, Backfill, and Compaction of Utilities Section 311100 - Sedimentation and Erosion Control Systems Section 312000 - Earthwork Section 312316.13 - Trenching Section 312319 - Dewatering Section 315000 - Excavation Support and Protection

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

Section 321216 - Asphalt Paving Section 321726 - Tactile Warning Surfaces Section 321823 - Athletic and Recreation Surfacing Section 323110 - Chain Link Fences and Gates Section 323120 - Ornamental Picket Fence Section 323223 - Segmental Block Retaining Walls Section 323300 - Walk, Road, and Park Appurtenances Section 329200 - Lawns and Grasses Section 329300 - Exterior Plants

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DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

Section 330500 - Common Work Results for Utilities Section 332200 - Water Mains Section 332210 - Water Main Valves Section 332300 - Testing and Disinfect Water Mains Section 332400 - Fire Hydrants Section 333100 - Sanitary Sewerage Piping Section 333200 - Sanitary Manholes Section 333300 - Gravity Sanitary Sewer System Testing Section 334100 - Storm Drainage System Section 334110 - Rock Energy Dissipater Section 337119 - Electrical Underground Ducts and Manholes [SHA]

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

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SECTION 00 1113 ADVERTISEMENT

NOTICE TO GENERAL CONSTRUCTION BIDDERS

The West Chester Area School District, Chester County, Pennsylvania, solicits sealed bids for the Sarah Starkweather Elementary School in West Chester, PA for the following contracts:

Contract No. GC-1 – General Construction Contract No. PC-1 – Plumbing Construction Contract No. MC-1 – Mechanical Construction Contract No. EC-1 – Electrical Construction Contract No. RC-1 – Roofing Construction Contract No. SPC-1 – Sprinkler Construction

Sealed bids for West Chester Area School District, Sarah Starkweather Elementary School – Additions & Renovations Project within the West Chester Area School District, Chester County, Pennsylvania, will be received online via the PennBid Program (www.pennbid.net) by West Chester School District until 11:00 AM prevailing time on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Facilities and Operations Building, located at 1181 McDermott Dr, West Chester, PA 19380.

Sealed bids shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of ten percent

(10) of the amount of the bid, made payable to the West Chester Area School District. Checks or bonds will be returned to unsuccessful bidders after the contract has been awarded, or the bids rejected. The successful bidder’s check or bond will be returned when his contract has been properly completed. In case the successful bidder fails to enter into contract within ten

(10) days after notification of acceptance of bid, said check or bond shall be forfeited to the School District. All bids must be accompanied by Non-Collusion Affidavit, Contractor’s Qualification Statement, and Bid Security in accordance with the Bid Documents. Bids must remain in force for sixty (60) days after the date of the bid opening and may be rejected any time prior to the expiration of said date.

The general Pennsylvania prevailing minimum wage rates, (Act 442 of 1961, P.L. 987, amended), as determined by the Secretary of Labor and Industry, which shall be paid for each craft or classification of all workers needed to perform the Contract during the anticipated term therefore in the locality in which public work is performed, are made part of this Specification.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bonds in amounts equal to 100% of the contract price. Surety shall be satisfactory to the School District and shall be included in the contractor’s bid amount.

All Bidding documents are available online at no cost at PennBid (www.pennbid.net) and will become available starting Friday, September 26, 2025, via PennBid.

All questions will be received through the PennBid solicitation until Friday, October 17, 2025, at 12:00 Noon.

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There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 4:30 PM at the Sarah Starkweather Elementary School, 1050 Wilmington Pike, West Chester, PA 19382.

Contractors should not entire the building prior to scheduled meeting time.

Recommendation for Award of Bids will be made to the School Directors at a School Board Meeting. The School Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids, and to make or not make awards in the best interest of the West Chester Area School District.

Ms. Linda Cherashore Board Secretary

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SECTION 00 2113 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

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782 Springdale Drive Exton, PA 19341

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TABLE OF ARTICLES

1 DEFINITIONS

2 BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS

3 BIDDING DOCUMENTS

4 BIDDING PROCEDURES

5 CONSIDERATION OF BIDS

6 POST-BID INFORMATION

7 PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

8 ENUMERATION OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

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ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS

§ 1.1 Bidding Documents include the Bidding Requirements and the Proposed Contract Documents. The Bidding Requirements consist of the advertisement or invitation to bid, Instructions to Bidders, supplementary instructions to bidders, the bid form, and any other bidding forms. The Proposed Contract Documents consist of the unexecuted form of Agreement between the Owner and Contractor and that Agreement’s Exhibits, Conditions of the Contract (General, Supplementary and other Conditions), Drawings, Specifications, all Addenda, and all other documents enumerated in Article 8 of these Instructions.

§ 1.2 Definitions set forth in the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, or in other Proposed Contract Documents apply to the Bidding Documents. Firm-Bid period is defined as the amount of time that the Bidder guarantees to hold his Bid or forfeit their Bid Bond. The firm-bid period starts with the opening of the Bid and ends when one of the following occurs:

a. Owner rejects bids,

b. An Agreement is executed, or

c. Time period, and extensions of time periods, described in Subparagraph 6.2 expire.

§ 1.3 Addenda are written or graphic instruments issued by the Architect, which, by additions, deletions, clarifications, or corrections, modify or interpret the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.4 A Bid is a complete and properly executed proposal to do the Work for the sums stipulated therein, submitted in accordance with the Bidding Documents. The words Bid(s) and Proposal(s) have the same meaning when used in the Invitation to Bid and Instructions to Bidders.

§ 1.5 The Base Bid is the sum stated in the Bid for which the Bidder offers to perform the Work described in the Bidding Documents, to which Work may be added or deleted by sums stated in Alternate Bids.

§ 1.6 An Alternate Bid (or Alternate) is an amount stated in the Bid to be added to or deducted from, or that does not change, the Base Bid if the corresponding change in the Work, as described in the Bidding Documents, is accepted.

§ 1.7 A Unit Price is an amount stated in the Bid as a price per unit of measurement for materials, equipment, or services, or a portion of the Work, as described in the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.8 A Bidder is a person or entity who submits a Bid and who meets the requirements set forth in the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.9 A Sub-bidder is a person or entity who submits a bid to a Bidder for materials, equipment, or labor for a portion of the Work.

§ 1.10 Timely Manner: Timely Manner shall mean within the time limits defined in the Bidding or Contract Documents, or in the absence thereof, within the days or by the date directed by the Owner in writing. As time is of the essence to this Project, failure to submit, perform, or complete a task in a timely manner may be sufficient reason for the Owner (at his sole discretion) to declare a Bidder as non-responsive, or declare that a Contractor is in breach of Contract. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the term day(s) shall refer to calendar day(s).

ARTICLE 2 BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS

§ 2.1 By submitting a Bid, the Bidder represents that:

.1 the Bidder has read and understands the Bidding Documents;

.2 the Bidder understands how the Bidding Documents relate to other portions of the Project, if any, being bid concurrently or presently under construction;

.3 the Bid complies with the Bidding Documents;

.4 the Bidder has visited the site, become familiar with local conditions under which the Work is to be performed, and has correlated the Bidder’s observations with the requirements of the Proposed Contract Documents;

.5 the Bid is based upon the materials, equipment, and systems required by the Bidding Documents without exception; and

.6 the Bidder has read and understands the provisions for liquidated damages, if any, set forth in the form of Agreement between the Owner and Contractor.

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§ 2.1.1 The Bidder is required to examine carefully in detail the character of the Site of the Project, the Contract Documents and all other matters pertinent to the Work contemplated. By submitting a Bid, the Bidder indicates that he has satisfied himself as to the conditions to be encountered, the character, quality, and quantities of Work to be done and materials as to be furnished, and the requirements of the Contract Documents. No allowance or concession will be made for the lack of such information on the part of the Contractor.

.1 Bidder shall ascertain all governmental and utility requirements with respect to wage scales and rates, trench and structure excavations, tunnel construction, blasting equipment, materials, labor, safety and sanitation and shall base his bid prices on full compliance therewith.

§ 2.1.2 Each Bidder, prior to submission of a proposal, shall have satisfied himself that the necessary labor and equipment can be secured and that the materials he proposes to use will comply with the requirements and can be obtained by him in the quantities and at the time required. He shall familiarize himself with labor conditions which may affect or influence the performance of the Work.

§ 2.1.3 The failure or omission of any Bidder to receive or examine any form, instrument, document, or visit the site and acquaint himself with existing conditions, shall in no way relieve any Bidder from obligation with respect to his Bid. By submitting a Bid, the Bidder agrees and warrants that he has examined the site and the Specifications and Drawings, and, where Specifications require in any part of the Work a given result to be produced, that the Specifications and Drawings are adequate and the required result can be produced under the Specifications and Drawings. The Drawings and Specifications are to provide for the complete construction of the Project and are intended to complement and supplement each other. Any work required by either of them and not by the other shall be performed as if denoted both ways. Should any work be required which is not denoted in the Specifications or on the Drawings because of an obvious omission but which is nevertheless necessary for the proper performance of the Project, such work shall be performed as fully as if it were described and delineated. Should any Bidder find discrepancies, duplications or omissions in the documents or have doubt as to the meaning expressed by the documents, he shall make inquiry at once, in writing to the Owner.

§ 2.1.4 Review Meeting: Upon receipt and opening of the bids, the apparent low Bidder for each contract may be required to attend a separate review meeting; at a time and location designated by the Owner to review the Project.

§ 2.1.5 Bidder’s Qualifications – Bidders are required to meet the following minimum requirements in order to bid this Project:

.1 Bidder must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in public school construction.

.2 Bidder shall not have any school project within the last 3 years that was completed more than three months beyond the contract required Substantial Completion Date, or remains incomplete more than three months beyond the contract required Substantial Completion Date.

.3 Bidder must have completed a project of at least 75% of the value bid for this project.

.4 Bidder must not have been terminated from a previous project for any reason.

ARTICLE 3 BIDDING DOCUMENTS

§ 3.1 Distribution § 3.1.1 Bidders shall obtain complete Bidding Documents, as indicated below, from the issuing office designated in the advertisement or invitation to bid, for the deposit sum, if any, stated therein. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR ANY PURCHASED DOCUMENTS. Bidding Documents can be obtained at no cost on PennBid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/. The contractor bidding the solicitation agrees to PennBid’s Terms and Conditions and understands unless awarded a contract under this submission there are no fees. There are also no fees associated with bidding the project for awards less than $23,200. If awarded a contract under this solicitation greater than $23,200, the contractor agrees to pay the PennBid award fee of 1/3 of % (.0033) of the contract value for Fixed Fee Contracts or 1/16th of 1% (.00166) of the contract value for Term Contracts plus tax. Minimum award fee is $1.00. All fees are capped.

Contractor acknowledges acceptance of the PennBid agreement as part of their registration and use of the Program.

§ 3.1.1.1 The contractor bidding the solicitation agrees to PennBid’s Terms and Conditions and understands unless awarded a contract under this submission there are no fees. The contractor is responsible for reviewing, understanding and agreeing to PennBid’s fee structure. By submitting a bid, the contractor also agrees to pay any and all fees assessed by PennBid if they are awarded this project. The Contractor acknowledges acceptance of the PennBid agreement as part of their registration and use of the Program.

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Documents.)

« »Refer to Specification Section 00 1113 – Advertisement for Bids.

§ 3.1.2 Any required deposit shall be refunded to Bidders who submit a bona fide Bid and return the paper Bidding Documents in good condition within ten days after receipt of Bids. The cost to replace missing or damaged paper documents will be deducted from the deposit. A Bidder receiving a Contract award may retain the paper Bidding Documents, and the Bidder’s deposit will be refunded.

§ 3.1.3 Bidding Documents will not be issued directly to Sub-bidders unless specifically offered in the advertisement or invitation to bid, or in supplementary instructions to bidders.

§ 3.1.4 Bidders shall use complete Bidding Documents in preparing Bids. Neither the Owner nor Architect assumes responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete Bidding Documents.

§ 3.1.5 The Bidding Documents will be available for the sole purpose of obtaining Bids on the Work. No license or grant of use is conferred by distribution of the Bidding Documents.

§ 3.2 Modification or Interpretation of Bidding Documents § 3.2.1 The Bidder shall carefully study the Bidding Documents, shall examine the site and local conditions, and shall notify the Architect of errors, inconsistencies, or ambiguities discovered and request clarification or interpretation pursuant to Section 3.2.2.

§ 3.2.2 Requests for clarification or interpretation of the Bidding Documents shall be submitted by the Bidder in writing via the “Ask a Question” feature in PennBid and shall be received by the Architect at least seven days prior to the date for receipt of Bids.Bids, or in accordance with the last date for questions stipulated in the Contract Documents.

(Indicate how, such as by email, website, host site/platform, paper copy, or other method Bidders shall submit requests for clarification and interpretation.)

« »All questions or requests for clarification must be submitted in writing via the “Ask a Question” feature in PennBid.

§ 3.2.3 Modifications and interpretations of the Bidding Documents shall be made by Addendum. Addenda will only be issued via the PennBid portal. Bidders who have registered with and downloaded documents from PennBid will be notified by email when an addendum has been posted. Modifications and interpretations of the Bidding Documents made in any other manner shall not be binding, and Bidders shall not rely upon them.

§ 3.3 Substitutions § 3.3.1 The materials, products, and equipment described in the Bidding Documents establish a standard of required function, dimension, appearance, and quality to be met by any proposed substitution.

§ 3.3.1.1 Bidders are responsible for providing bids based upon named manufacturers, model numbers, system descriptions and basis of design materials named in the Contract Documents. Substitutions will only be accepted after review and approval by the Owner and Architect/Engineer.

§ 3.3.1.2 After award of contract, if a substitution request is submitted for consideration, the Prime Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating that substitution request with each of the other Prime Contractors verifying that the substitution request will have no impact on the other Prime Contractors’ scopes of work. The Prime Contractor shall be responsible for verifying what impact the substitution request will have on the contract time and sum. The Prime Contractor shall be responsible for the Architect/Engineer’s and Owner’s costs for the following, but not limited to redesign, updating permits, coordination with the Owner’s vendors, personnel or separate contracts.

§ 3.3.1.3 Evaluation of Comparable Products: In addition to the basis-of-design product description, product attributes and characteristics may be listed to establish the significant qualities related to type, function, in-service performance and physical properties, weight, dimension, durability, visual characteristics, and other special features and requirements for purposes of evaluating comparable products of additional manufacturers

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named in the specification. Manufacturer's published attributes and characteristics of basis-of-design product also establish salient characteristics of products for purposes of evaluating comparable products.

§ 3.3.2 Substitution Process § 3.3.2.1 Written requests for substitutions shall be received by the Architect at least ten days prior to the date for receipt of Bids. Requests shall be submitted in the same manner as that established for submitting clarifications and interpretations in Section 3.2.2.

§ 3.3.2.2 Bidders shall submit substitution requests on a Substitution Request Form if one is provided in the Bidding Documents. Refer to Specification section 01 60 00.

§ 3.3.2.3 If a Substitution Request Form is not provided, requests shall include (1) the name of the material or equipment specified in the Bidding Documents; (2) the reason for the requested substitution; (3) a complete description of the proposed substitution including the name of the material or equipment proposed as the substitute, performance and test data, and relevant drawings; and (4) any other information necessary for an evaluation. The request shall include a statement setting forth changes in other materials, equipment, or other portions of the Work, including changes in the work of other contracts or the impact on any Project Certifications (such as LEED), that will result from incorporation of the proposed substitution.

§ 3.3.3 The burden of proof of the merit of the proposed substitution is upon the proposer. The Architect’s decision of approval or disapproval of a proposed substitution shall be final.

§ 3.3.4 If the Architect approves a proposed substitution prior to receipt of Bids, such approval shall be set forth in an Addendum. Approvals made in any other manner shall not be binding, and Bidders shall not rely upon them.

§ 3.3.5 No substitutions will be considered after the Contract award unless specifically provided for in the Contract Documents.

§ 3.3.6 The Bidder shall comply with the Procedures of Section 01 60 00 for submitting requests for substitutions prior to receipt of Bids.

§ 3.3.7 Where proprietary items are specified for a material in this Project, Bidders will not be permitted to bid alternative manufacturers. Such proprietary items will be marked with “No Alternates Accepted”.

§ 3.4 Addenda § 3.4.1 Addenda will be posted on PennBid and transmitted by email via a Public Notice to Bidders who have registered with and downloaded documents from the PennBid portal. known by the issuing office to have received complete Bidding Documents.

(Indicate how, such as by email, website, host site/platform, paper copy, or other method Addenda will be transmitted.)

« »Addenda will be posted on PennBid.

§ 3.4.2 Addenda will be available where Bidding Documents are on file.

§ 3.4.3 Addenda will be issued via a Public Notice on PennBid no later than four days prior to the date for receipt of Bids, except an Addendum withdrawing the request for Bids or one which includes postponement of the date for receipt of Bids.

§ 3.4.4 Prior to submitting a Bid, each Bidder shall ascertain that the Bidder has received all Addenda issued, and the Bidder shall acknowledge their receipt inon the Bid Form. Failure to acknowledge addenda shall not release Bidder from the obligation of his proposal.

§ 3.4.5 Addenda will only be issued via the PennBid portal. The Architect/Engineer does not assume any responsibility for issuing addenda to Bidders who obtained the addenda from any other source. purchasing additional drawings and specifications beyond the first set. Addenda will only be sent only to those who are official planholders. Bidders who have registered with and downloaded documents from PennBid will be notified by email when an addendum has been posted.

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ARTICLE 4 BIDDING PROCEDURES

§ 4.1 Preparation of Bids § 4.1.1 Bids shall be submitted electronically in PennBid on in the forms format included with or identified in the Bidding Documents.Documents, via PennBid.

§ 4.1.2 All blanks on the bid form shall be legibly executed and uploaded to the appropriated designated areas. A Bid price must be indicated for each section, bid item, alternate, adjustment unit price item, and unit price item listed therein. Paper bid forms shall be executed in a non-erasable medium.

§ 4.1.3 Sums shall be expressed in both words and numbers, unless noted otherwise on the bid form. In case of discrepancy, the amount entered in words shall govern.

§ 4.1.4 Edits to entries made on paper bid forms must be initialed by the signer of the Bid.

§ 4.1.5 All requested Alternates shall be bid. If no change in the Base Bid is required, enter “No Change” or as required by the bid form.

§ 4.1.6 Where two or more Bids for designated portions of the Work have been requested, the Bidder may, without forfeiture of the bid security, state the Bidder’s refusal to accept award of less than the combination of Bids stipulated by the Bidder. The Bidder shall neither make additional stipulations on the bid form nor qualify the Bid in any other manner.

§ 4.1.7 Each copy of the Bid shall state the legal name and legal status of the Bidder. As part of the documentation submitted with the Bid, the Bidder shall provide evidence of its legal authority to perform the Work in the jurisdiction where the Project is located. Each copy of the Bid shall be signed by the person or persons legally authorized to bind the Bidder to a contract. A Bid by a corporation shall further name the state of incorporation and have the corporate seal affixed. A Bid submitted by an agent shall have a current power of attorney attached, certifying the agent’s authority to bind the Bidder.

§ 4.1.8 A Bidder shall incur all costs associated with the preparation of its Bid.

§ 4.2 Bid Security § 4.2.1 Each Bid shall be accompanied by the following bid security:

(Insert the form and amount of bid security.)

« »Every bid for each contract for which bids are invited by the Invitation for Bids must be accompanied by Bid Security in the amount of 10% of the base bid. Bid Security shall be in the form of a certified bank cashier’s or certified treasurer’s check payable to the Owner, or a Bid Bond in the form included in these Contract Documents naming the Owner as Obligee.

§ 4.2.1.1 The Owner may declare the Bid Security forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages if, after Notice of Intent to Award and within the firm bid period, the Bidder, as the apparent lowest responsible Bidder, fails to:

a) Deliver to the Owner within 10 days the completed Performance Bond and Payment Bond as required by these Contract Documents or,

b) Deliver to the Owner within the prescribed time the properly executed counterparts of the construction agreement and all evidences of insurance as required by these Contract Documents.

§ 4.2.1.2 The Bid Security for the three (3) lowest responsible Bidders will be retained until the Owner executes the Agreement for the Prime Contract on which the Bidder submitted a Bid. The Bid Security of three (3) lowest responsible Bidders for each Contract will be returned unless forfeited as mentioned above when one of the following occurs:

An Agreement is executed by Owner.

a) An Agreement is executed by the Owner.

b) The rejection by the Owner of all Bids.

c) The expiration of the firm bid period, unless extended by the Bidder in writing.

§ 4.2.1.3 Surety Bond is used for the Bid Security. It shall be written on the enclosed Bid Bond form only, and the Attorney-in-fact who executes the Bond on behalf of the Surety shall affix to the Bond a certified and current copy of his power of attorney. Surety Bonds in any other form will be rejected.

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.1 The Bid Bonds shall be obtained from a company having a minimum rating of “A-“ or above in the Best Key

Rating Guide, latest edition.

.2 Failure to submit the enclosed Payment and Performance Bonds in the time frame stipulated may cause the Bidder’s Bid to be rejected and the Bid Security forfeited.

§ 4.2.1.4 Bidders are required to submit their requests to the Owner for the return of their bonds.

§ 4.2.2 The Bidder pledges to enter into a Contract with the Owner on the terms stated in the Bid and shall, if required, furnish bonds covering the faithful performance of the Contract and payment of all obligations arising thereunder. Should the Bidder refuse to enter into such Contract or fail to furnish such bonds if required, the amount of the bid security shall be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages, not as a penalty. In the event the Owner fails to comply with Section 6.2, the amount of the bid security shall not be forfeited to the Owner.

§ 4.2.3 If a surety bond is required as bid security, it shall be written on AIA Document A310™, Bid Bond, unless otherwise provided in the Bidding Documents. The attorney-in-fact who executes the bond on behalf of the surety shall affix to the bond a certified and current copy of an acceptable power of attorney. The Bidder shall provide surety bonds from a company or companies lawfully authorized to issue surety bonds in the jurisdiction where the Project is located.

§ 4.2.4 The Owner will have the right to retain the bid security of Bidders to whom an award is being considered until (a) the Contract has been executed and bonds, if required, have been furnished; (b) the specified time has elapsed so that Bids may be withdrawn; or (c) all Bids have been rejected. However, if no Contract has been awarded or a Bidder has not been notified of the acceptance of its Bid, a Bidder may, beginning« »days after the opening of Bids, withdraw its Bid and request the return of its bid security.

§ 4.3 Submission of Bids § 4.3.1 A Bidder shall submit its Bid as indicated below:

(Indicate how, such as by website, host site/platform, paper copy, or other method Bidders shall submit their Bid.)

« »In accordance with the rest of this Section.

§ 4.3.2 Bids must be submitted electronically via PennBid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com. Paper copies of the Bid, the bid security, and any other documents required to be submitted with the Bid shall be enclosed in a sealed opaque envelope.

The envelope shall be addressed to the party receiving the Bids and shall be identified with the Project name, the Bidder’s name and address, and, if applicable, the designated portion of the Work for which the Bid is submitted. If the Bid is sent by mail, the sealed envelope shall be enclosed in a separate mailing envelope with the notation “SEALED BID ENCLOSED” on the face thereof.

§ 4.3.3 Bids shall be submitted by the date and time and at the place indicated in the invitation to bid. Bids submitted after the date and time for receipt of Bids, or at an incorrect place, will not be accepted.

§ 4.3.4 The Bidder shall assume full responsibility for timely delivery at the location designated for receipt of Bids.

submission via the PennBid portal.

§ 4.3.5 A Bid submitted by any method other than as provided in this Section 4.3 will not be accepted.

§ 4.3.6 Each Bidder shall furnish along with the Bid Form a statement from Surety certifying that Surety Company shall provide the Bidder with Performance Bond and Payment Bond, in the full amount (100%) of the awarded contract amount, should the Bidder be awarded the Work. The Agreement of Surety shall be dated, signed, and sealed by an authorized officer of the company. Surety shall be licensed to transact business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and appear on the Treasury Department’s most current list (Circular 570).

§ 4.3.7 BID INCLUSIONS: Each Bidder shall furnish along with the Bid Form the following documents completed in their entirety, signed and notarized at the time of bid:

a) Bid Security

b) Non-Collusion Affidavit

c) Certification from Surety guaranteeing issuance of Performance Bond (in accordance with 7.1.1 of this Document)

d) Certification from Surety guaranteeing issuance of Payment Bond (in accordance with 7.1.1 of this document)

e) Contractor’s Qualification Statement

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§ 4.4 Modification or Withdrawal of Bid § 4.4.1 Prior to the date and time designated for receipt of Bids, a Bidder may withdraw, alter or otherwise modify the proposal within PennBid submit a new Bid to replace a Bid previously submitted, or withdraw its Bid entirely, by notice to the party designated to receive the Bids. Such notice shall be received and duly recorded by the receiving party on or before the date and time set for receipt of Bids. The receiving party shall verify that replaced or withdrawn Bids are removed from the other submitted Bids and not considered. Notice of submission of a replacement Bid or withdrawal of a Bid shall be worded so as not to reveal the amount of the original Bid.

§ 4.4.2 Withdrawn Bids may be resubmitted up to the date and time designated for the receipt of Bids in the same format as that established in Section 4.3, provided they fully conform with these Instructions to Bidders. Bid security shall be in an amount sufficient for the Bid as resubmitted.

§ 4.4.3 After the date and time designated for receipt of Bids, a Bidder who discovers that it made a clerical error in its Bid shall notify the Architect of such error within two days 48 hours, or pursuant to a timeframe specified by the law of the jurisdiction where the Project is located, requesting withdrawal of its Bid.