2023.12.7. Full Addendum 1.pdf

ADDENDUM NO. 1

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PROJECT: Career Connect Campus - Technology Bid Package

CLIENT: Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency

ISSUE DATE: 12/7/2023

The following clarifications and changes shall be included in the Plans and Specifications for the above referenced project, as prepared by Wightman & Associates, Inc. dated November 29, 2023. This Addendum shall be deemed a part of the Contract Documents, and to the extent that the provisions of the other Contract Documents are in conflict herewith, this Addendum shall control.

SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Reissued Section 00 00 01 – Table of Contents

a. Added 00 26 00 Procurement Substitution Procedures

b. Added CSI Substitution Request During Bidding

c. Added 01 00 00 General Requirements

i. 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures

ii. CSI Substitution Request After Bidding

2. Reissued Section 00 11 13 – Advertisement for Bids

a. Revised 1.2.1. Bid Date: January 11, 2024.

3. Issued Section 00 26 00 – Procurement Substitution Procedures Issued CSI Substitution Request During Bidding

4. Reissued 00 31 13 – Preliminary Schedules

a. Revised Section B.1.b – g.

b. 01/03/2024 – Final RFI & Substitution Requests due

c. 01/08/2024 – Final Addendum Issued

d. 01/11/2024 – Bids due @ 4:00 p.m.

e. 01/15/2024 – Post-Bid Interviews

f. 01/16/2024 – Bid Recommendation to Owner

g. 01/18/2024 – KRESA Board Meeting for Approval and Contract Award

5. Reissued 00 41 13 – Bid Form – Stipulated Sum (Single-Prime Contract)

a. Revised 1.3 Guarantees

i. Revised A. to add “(This sum is NOT included in the base bid.)

ii. Added B. “The undersigned Bidder agrees to furnish Performance and Payment bond constituting 100% of the total awarded contract sum. The cost of such bond INCLUDED in the base bid is:

1. ____________________________________ Dollars $(____________)

(The above need not be populated on this Addendum form when submitted with bid.)

6. Issued 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures Issued CSI Substitution Request After Bidding

DRAWINGS: none

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ATTACHMENTS:

1. RFI Log as of Addendum 1.

2. Pre-bid meeting sign-in.

The bidder hereby acknowledges receipt of this Addendum and shall include a signed copy with their bid.

Company Date

Signature Title

Print or Type Name

Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency Wightman

Career Connect Campus - Technology Bid Package 12/07/2023

Project No. 214175 Addendum 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 00 01 - 1

00 00 00 PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

00 01 01 PROJECT TITLE PAGE

00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (ADDM. 1)

00 21 13 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

00 22 13 SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

00 25 13 PRE-BID MEETINGS

00 26 00 PROCUREMENT SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES (ADDM. 1)

CSI SUBSTITUTION REQUEST DURING BIDDING (ADDM. 1)

00 31 13 PRELIMINARY SCHEDULES (ADDM. 1)

00 41 13 BID FORM - STIPULATED SUM (SINGLE-PRIME CONTRACT) (ADDM. 1)

00 43 13 BID SECURITY FORMS

00 43 23 ALTERNATES FORM

00 43 24 FAMILIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

00 43 25 IRAN AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE

00 43 93 BID SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST

00 51 00 NOTICE OF AWARD

00 60 00 PROJECT FORMS

A101-2017 OWNER/ CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

A101-2017 EXHIBIT A

A201-2017 GENERAL CONDITIONS

A701-1997 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (ADDM. 1)

01 25 00 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES (ADDM. 1)

CSI SUBSTITUTION REQUEST AFTER BIDDING (ADDM. 1)

27 00 00 COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 00 BASIC COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS

27 05 03 THROUGH PENETRATION FIRE STOPPING

27 05 26 COMMUNICATIONS BONDING

27 05 28 INTERIOR COMMUNICATION PATHWAYS

27 05 43 EXTERIOR COMMUNICATION PATHWAYS

27 05 53 IDENTIFICATION AND ADMINISTRATION

27 11 00 COMMUNICATION EQUIMENT ROOMS (CER)

27 13 00 BACKBONE CABLING REQUIREMENTS

27 15 00 HORIZONTAL CABLING REQUIREMENTS

27 17 10 TESTING

27 17 20 STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM WARRANTY

27 41 00 PROFESSIONAL AUDIO_VIDEO SYSTEM

27 51 13 PAGING SYSTEMS

28 00 00 ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 BASIC ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 00 01 - 2

28 05 03 THROUGH PENETRATION FIRE STOPPING

28 13 00 ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROLS

28 23 00 VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

28 26 05 RESCUE ASSISTANCE COMMUNICATION

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 00 11 13 - 1

DOCUMENT 00 11 13 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Notice to Bidders: Qualified bidders may submit bids for the project as described in this Document. Submit bids according to the Instructions to Bidders.

B. Project Identification: Career Connect Campus – Technology Bid Package

Project Location: Career Connect Campus 3500 Vanrick Drive

Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001

C. Owner: Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency 1819 East Milham Road Portage, Michigan 49002

D. Architect: Wightman & Associates 433 East Ransom Street Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 Web Site: www.gowightman.com

E. Project Description: All low voltage systems shown in the project documents including audio/video, cabling, clocks, electronic access control, electronic surveillance, infrastructure equipment, and paging. for the entire building of the new Career and Technical Education Center Project. Note: Fire alarms, wireless access points, switches, and patch cables are by others and not included in this bid package.

F. Construction Contract: Bids will be received for the following Work:

1. General Contract Bids shall be received from one prime contractor for all work as outlined in the Specifications and Construction Drawings.

2. All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over the construction of the project shall apply to the project throughout.

3. Contractors shall note that the project is subject to the Common Construction Wage Act (effective July 1, 2015) for record-keeping, and all terms of this Act shall be followed in their entirety.

4. The contract form for the project will be AIA Document A101.

5. Contract will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder awarded by the

Owner.

6. Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency is tax-exempt. Contractors are responsible for appropriate sales/use tax in accordance with the State of Michigan Department of Treasury.

http://www.gowightman.com/

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 00 11 13 - 2

1.2 BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING

The Owner will receive sealed lump sum bids until the bid time and date at the location given below. Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders issued by Owner, and delivered as follows:

1. Bid Date: January 11, 2024.

2. Bid Time: 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

3. Location: Kalamazoo RESA

1819 East Milham Road Portage, MI 49001

B. Bids will thereafter be publicly opened and read aloud.

C. Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided with all blanks populated. Bid form and other documents required to be submitted with the bid shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope with the Bidder’s name, addressed to:

Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency, Attention: Career Connect Center - Technology Bid Package.

1.3 BID SECURITY

A. Each bid must be accompanied by a Familial Disclosure and Iran Sanctions Act Compliance forms completed as provided by law.

B. Bid security shall be submitted with each bid in the amount of five (5) percent of the bid amount.

C. Bids received after the designated time for closing will be returned unopened.

D. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the opening of bids. The owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities.

1.4 PRE-BID MEETING

A. Pre-bid Meeting: See Document 002513 "Pre-bid Meetings."

B. Pre-bid Meeting: A pre-bid meeting for all bidders will be held virtually on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Prospective prime bidders are requested to attend.

1. Bidders' Questions: The architect will provide responses at the Pre-bid Meeting to bidders' questions received up to two (2) business days prior to the meeting.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 00 11 13 - 3

1.5 DOCUMENTS

A. Online Procurement and Contracting Documents: Obtain access after November 29, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. by contacting the following:

1. Dodge Lead Center: www.dodgeprojects.construction.com

2. Wightman Bidding Website: https://bids.gowightman.com/

B. Viewing Procurement and Contracting Documents: Examine after November 21, 2023, at the locations below:

1. Wightman & Associates, Inc., 433 East Ransom Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

1.6 TIME OF COMPLETION

A. Successful bidder shall begin the Work on receipt of the Notice to Proceed and shall complete the Work within the Contract Time.

1.7 BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS

A. Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades and be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for the Work.

B. A 100% Performance Bond, and a separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Insurance in a form acceptable to the Owner will be required as part of each Bid.

C. Each bid proposal shall include all labor, material, and services necessary to complete the project in strict accordance with the contract documents as prepared and on file in the office of Wightman & Associates, Inc. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

D. Each bidder is responsible for inspecting the project site and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents and Specifications. Failure of omission of any Bidder to do any of the foregoing shall not relieve the Bidder from any obligation with respect to their bid.

1.8 NOTIFICATION

A. This Advertisement for Bids document is issued by order of the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency.

END OF DOCUMENT 00 11 13

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PROCUREMENT SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES 00 26 00 - 1

DOCUMENT 00 26 00 - PROCUREMENT SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

1.1 DEFINITIONS

A. Procurement Substitution Requests: Requests for changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those indicated in the Procurement and Contracting Documents, submitted prior to receipt of bids.

B. Substitution Requests: Requests for changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those indicated in the Contract Documents, submitted following Contract award. See Section 012500 "Substitution Procedures" for conditions under which Substitution requests will be considered following Contract award.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

1.3 PROCUREMENT SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Procurement Substitutions, General: By submitting a bid, the Bidder represents that its bid is based on materials and equipment described in the Procurement and Contracting Documents, including Addenda. Bidders are encouraged to request approval of qualifying substitute materials and equipment when the Specifications Sections list materials and equipment by product or manufacturer name.

B. Procurement Substitution Requests will be received and considered by Owner when the following conditions are satisfied, as determined by Architect; otherwise requests will be returned without action:

1. Extensive revisions to the Contract Documents are not required.

2. Proposed changes are in keeping with the general intent of the Contract

Documents, including the level of quality of the Work represented by the requirements therein.

3. The request is fully documented and properly submitted.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Procurement Substitution Request: Submit to [Architect]. Procurement Substitution Request must be made in writing in compliance with the following requirements:

1. Requests for substitution of materials and equipment will be considered if received no later than January 3, 2024.

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2. Submittal Format: Submit written Procurement Substitution Request, using CSI Substitution Request Form.

a. Identify the product or the fabrication or execution to be replaced in each request. Include related Specifications Sections and drawing numbers.

b. Provide complete documentation on both the product specified and the proposed substitute, including the following information as appropriate:

1) Point-by-point comparison of specified and proposed substitute product data, fabrication drawings, and installation procedures.

2) Copies of current, independent third-party test data of salient product or system characteristics.

3) Samples where applicable or when requested by Architect.

4) Detailed comparison of significant qualities of the proposed substitute with those of the Work specified. Significant qualities may include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, sustainable design characteristics, warranties, and specific features and requirements indicated. Indicate deviations, if any, from the Work specified.

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

6) Research reports, where applicable, evidencing compliance with building code in effect for Project.

7) Coordination information, including a list of changes or modifications needed to other parts of the Work and to construction performed by Owner and separate contractors, which will become necessary to accommodate the proposed substitute.

8) Schedule impacts

9) Cost implications

c. Provide certification by manufacturer that the substitute proposed is equal to or superior to that required by the Procurement and Contracting Documents, and that its in-place performance will be equal to or superior to the product or equipment specified in the application indicated.

d. Bidder, in submitting the Procurement Substitution Request, waives the right to additional payment or an extension of Contract Time because of the failure of the substitute to perform as represented in the Procurement Substitution Request.

B. Architect's Action:

1. Architect may request additional information or documentation necessary for evaluation of the Procurement Substitution Request. Architect will notify all bidders of acceptance of the proposed substitute by means of an Addendum to the Procurement and Contracting Documents.

C. Architect's approval of a substitute during bidding does not relieve Contractor of the responsibility to submit required shop drawings and to comply with all other requirements of the Contract Documents.

PROCUREMENT SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES 00 26 00 - 3

END OF DOCUMENT 00

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© Copyright 2013, CSI, 110 South Union St., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22314

Page ___ of ___ Form Version: January 2013

CSI Form 1.5C

SUBSTITUTION

REQUEST

(During the Bidding/Negotiating Stage)

Project:

To:

Re:

Substitution Request Number:

From:

Date:

A/E Project Number:

Contract For:

Specification Title:

Section: Page:

Description:

Article/Paragraph:

Proposed Substitution:

Manufacturer: Address: Phone:

Trade Name: Model No.:

Attached data includes product description, specifications, drawings, photographs, and performance and test data adequate for evaluation of the request; applicable portions of the data are clearly identified.

Attached data also includes a description of changes to the Contract Documents that the proposed substitution will require for its proper installation.

The Undersigned certifies:

• Proposed substitution has been fully investigated and determined to be equal or superior in all respects to specified product.

• Same warranty will be furnished for proposed substitution as for specified product.

• Same maintenance service and source of replacement parts, as applicable, is available.

• Proposed substitution will have no adverse effect on other trades and will not affect or delay progress schedule.

• Proposed substitution does not affect dimensions and functional clearances.

• Payment will be made for changes to building design, including A/E design, detailing, and construction costs caused by the substitution.

Submitted by:

Signed by:

Firm:

Address:

Telephone:

A/E9s REVIEW AND ACTION

6 Substitution approved - Make submittals in accordance with Specification Section 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures.

6 Substitution approved as noted - Make submittals in accordance with Specification Section 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures.

6 Substitution rejected - Use specified materials.

6 Substitution Request received too late - Use specified materials.

Signed by: Date:

Supporting Data Attached: 6 Drawings 6 Product Data 6 Samples 6 Tests 6 Reports 6

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULES 00 31 13 - 1

DOCUMENT 00 31 13 - PRELIMINARY SCHEDULES

1.1 PROJECT SCHEDULE

A. This Document, with its referenced attachments, is part of the Procurement and Contracting Requirements for the Project. They provide the Owner's information for the Bidders' convenience and are intended to supplement rather than serve in lieu of the Bidders' investigations. They are available for Bidders' convenience and information but do not affect Contract Time requirements. This Document and its attachments are not part of the Contract Documents.

B. Available Project information includes the following:

1. Bid Schedule

a. 12/05/2023 – Pre-Bid Meeting @ 3:30 PM, Virtual

b. 01/03/2024 – Final RFI & Substitution Requests due (ADDM 1)

c. 01/08/2024 – Final Addendum Issued (ADDM 1)

d. 01/11/2024 – Bids due @ 4:00 PM, KRESA Building

e. 01/15/2024 – Post-Bid Interviews, KRESA Building, Conference Room F

(ADDM 1)

f. 01/16/2024 – Bid Recommendation to Owner (ADDM 1)

g. 01/18/2024 – KRESA Board Meeting for Approval and Contract Award

(ADDM 1)

C. The project schedule, including design and construction milestones, is available for viewing following this Section. CSM Group’s schedule is provided for reference.

1. Technology contractor key dates are:

a. 03/2024 – Access Control Pre-Installation Meeting

b. 06/2024 – Network Operational

c. 09/2024 through 01/2025 – Equipment Installation

d. 10/2024 – Site Surveillance Camera Installation

e. 01/2025 – Flat Panel Installation

f. 02/2025 through 03/2025 – Owner Training

g. 02/18/2025 - Substantial Completion

h. 03/2025 – Warranty Commencement

D. Related Requirements:

1. Document 00 41 13 "Bid Form - Stipulated Sum (Single-Prime Contract)" for Contract Time.

END OF DOCUMENT 00 31 13

Career Connect Campus - Technology Bid Package 12/7/2023

BID FORM - STIPULATED SUM (SINGLE-PRIME CONTRACT) 00 41 13 - 1

DOCUMENT 00 41 13 - BID FORM - STIPULATED SUM (SINGLE-PRIME CONTRACT)

1.1 BID INFORMATION

A. Bidder: ___________________________________________________________.

B. Project Name: Career Connect Campus – Technology Bid Package

C. Project Location: 3500 Vanrick Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

D. Owner: Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency

E. Architect: Wightman & Associates, Inc.

F. Architect Project Number: 214175

1.2 CERTIFICATIONS AND BASE BID

A. Base Bid, Single-Prime (All Trades) Contract: The undersigned Bidder, having carefully examined the Procurement and Contracting Requirements, Conditions of the Contract, Drawings, Specifications, and all subsequent Addenda, as prepared by Wightman and Associates and Architect's consultants, and being familiar with all conditions and requirements of the Work, hereby agrees to furnish all material, labor, equipment and services, including all scheduled allowances, necessary to complete the construction of the above-named project, according to the requirements of the Procurement and Contracting Documents, for the stipulated sum of:

1. ________________________________________________ Dollars

2. The above amount may be modified by amounts indicated by the Bidder on the attached Document 00 43 23 "Alternates Form."

1.3 GUARANTEES

A. The undersigned Bidder agrees to execute a contract for this Work in the above amount and to furnish surety as specified within 10 days after a written Notice of Award, if offered within 60 days after receipt of bids, and on failure to do so agrees to forfeit to Owner the attached cash, cashier's check, certified check, U.S. money order, or bid bond, as liquidated damages for such failure, in the following amount constituting five percent (5%) of the Base Bid amount above: (This sum is NOT included in the base bid) (ADDM 1).

1. ________________________________________________ Dollars

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B. The undersigned Bidder agrees to furnish Performance and Payments Bond constituting 100% of the total awarded contract sum. The cost of such bond INCLUDED in the base bid is: (ADDM 1)

1. ____________________________________________ Dollars ($_________)

(ADDM 1).

C. In the event Owner does not offer Notice of Award within the time limits stated above, Owner will return to the undersigned the cash, cashier's check, certified check, U.S.

money order, or bid bond.

1.4 SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS

A. Attach a list of all subcontractors to be used and the expected work performed. Also, areas of work that will be self-performed.

1.5 TIME OF COMPLETION

A. The undersigned Bidder proposes and agrees hereby to commence the Work of the Contract Documents on a date specified in a written Notice to Proceed to be issued by Architect and shall fully complete the Work within that Contract Time.

1.6 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ADDENDA

A. The undersigned Bidder acknowledges receipt of and use of the following Addenda in the preparation of this Bid:

1. Addendum No. 1, dated ____________________.

2. Addendum No. 2, dated ____________________.

3. Addendum No. 3, dated ____________________.

4. Addendum No. 4, dated ____________________.

1.7 BID SUPPLEMENTS

A. The following supplements are a part of this Bid Form and are attached hereto.

1. Section 00 43 13 - Alternates.

2. Section 00 43 23 Familial Disclosure Statement.

3. Section 00 43 25 Iran Affidavit of Compliance.

1.8 SUBMISSION OF BID

A. Respectfully submitted this ____ day of ____________, 2023.

B. Submitted By:________________________________________________ (Name of bidding firm or corporation).

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C. Authorized Signature:__________________________________________ (Handwritten signature)

D. Signed By:___________________________________________________ (Type or print name)

E. Title:________________________________________________________ (Owner/Partner/President/Vice President)

F. Witnessed By:________________________________________________ (Handwritten signature)

G. Attest:______________________________________________________ (Handwritten signature)

H. By:_________________________________________________________ (Type or print name)

I. Title:________________________________________________________

J. Street Address:________________________________________________

K. City,State,Zip:_________________________________________________

L. Phone:______________________________________________________

END OF DOCUMENT 00 41 13

SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES 01 25 00 - 1

SECTION 01 25 00 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for substitutions.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Document 00 26 00 "Procurement Substitution Procedures" for requirements for substitution requests prior to award of Contract.

2. Section 00 43 23 "Alternates Form" for products selected under an alternate.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

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

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

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

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

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

1. Substitution Request Form: Use CSI form .

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

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

SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES 01 25 00 - 2

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

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

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

e. Samples, where applicable or requested.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3. Architect's Action: If necessary, Architect will request additional information or documentation for evaluation within [seven] <7> days of receipt of a request for substitution. Architect will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution within [fifteen] <15> days of receipt of request.

a. Forms of Acceptance: Change Order, Construction Change Directive, or Architect's Supplemental Instructions for minor changes in the Work.

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

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

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1.6 PROCEDURES

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

1.7 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions for Cause and Convenience: Submit requests for substitution immediately on discovery of need for change, but not later than [fifteen] <15> days prior to time required for preparation and review of related submittals.

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

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

b. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

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

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

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

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

Work.

g. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 25 00

(After the Bidding/Negotiating Phase)

Project:

To:

Re:

Substitution Request Number:

From:

Date:

A/E Project Number:

Contract For:

Specification Title:

Section: Page:

Description:

Article/Paragraph:

Proposed Substitution:

Manufacturer: Phone:

Address:

Trade Name: Model No.:

Installer: Phone:

Address:

History: New product 1-4 years old 5-10 years old More than 10 years old

Differences between proposed substitution and specified product:

Point-by-point comparative data attached — REQUIRED BY A/E

Reason for not providing specified item:

Similar Installation:

Project: Architect:

Address: Owner:

Date Installed:

Proposed substitution affects other parts of Work: No Yes; explain

Savings to Owner for accepting substitution: ($ ).

Proposed substitution changes Contract Time: No Yes [Add] [Deduct] days.

Supporting Data Attached: Drawings Product Data Samples Tests Reports

© Copyright 2007, Construction Specifications Institute, 99 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22314

Page of Form Version: June 2004 CSI Form 13.1A

(After the Bidding/Negotiating Phase — Continued)

The Undersigned certifies:

• Proposed substitution has been fully investigated and determined to be equal or superior in all respects to specified product.

• Same warranty will be furnished for proposed substitution as for specified product.

• Same maintenance service and source of replacement parts, as applicable, is available.

• Proposed substitution will have no adverse effect on other trades and will not affect or delay progress schedule.

• Cost data as stated above is complete. Claims for additional costs related to accepted substitution which may subsequently become apparent are to be waived.

• Proposed substitution does not affect dimensions and functional clearances.

• Payment will be made for changes to building design, including A/E design, detailing, and construction costs caused by the substitution.

• Coordination, installation, and changes in the Work as necessary for accepted substitution will be complete in all respects.

Submitted by:

Signed by:

Firm:

Address:

Telephone:

Attachments:

A/E’s REVIEW AND ACTION

Substitution approved - Make submittals in accordance with Specification Section 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures.

Substitution approved as noted - Make submittals in accordance with Specification Section 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures.

Substitution rejected - Use specified materials.

Substitution Request received too late - Use specified materials.

Signed by: Date:

Additional Comments: Contractor Subcontractor Supplier Manufacturer A/E

Other:

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PROJECT: Career Connect Campus - Technology Bid Package

CLIENT: Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency

Date Question Answer

12/5/2023

Will the owner accept bids from contractors that can provide only partial scope, i.e. AV, security?

No. There is to be one Prime Contractor to which specialty contractors can provide a bid.

12/5/2023 Where can contractors find a list of Prime

Contractors?

A plan holders list may be found at gowightman.com. You may also reach out to

Builder's Exchange.

12/5/2023 Is there a union requirement for this project?

No.

12/5/2023 Is there a prevailing wage requirement for this project?

No.

12/5/2023 With the holiday and tight schedule, it may be challenging to get the bonds.

Security can be in the form of a bid bond, bank check, or cashier check by the prime bidder.

12/5/2023 Is there an opportunity to entertain an extension in the schedule?

The bid due date has been extended as noted in the Addendum 1 Advertisement to Bidders and

Preliminary Schedule.

12/5/2023 Are performance and payments bonds required for this project?

Yes, see the Advertisement to Bidders, AIA 101

Standard form of Agreement between Owner and

Contractor and AIA 201 General Conditions. This amount is to be included in your your Base Bid, item 1.2A on Bid

Form Specification Section 00 41 13. Item has been added in Addendum 1 to the Bid Form for contractors to indicate the P&P bonds amount that is included in the base bid.

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PROJECT:

CLIENT:

DATE:

Email Address cjames@gowightman.com sholland@gowightman.com alfonso.c.araullo@imegcorp.com mark.r.bradley@imegcorp.com jtappenden@knightwatch.net paul.niehaus@avisystems.com btappenden@knightwatch.net steve.martin@cti.com angie.nagy@avisystems.com brian.schupbach@kresa.org tom.zahrt@kresa.org doug.phillips@plantemoran.com jim.steiner@plantemoran.com

269-509-2664Julie Tappenden / Knight Watch

630-753-8566

Tom Zahrt / KRESA

Angie Nagy / AVI Systems 248-957-6162

Brian Schupbach / KRESA 269-250-9255

Davin Huston / IMEG

Career Connect Campus - Technology Bid Package

Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency

269-250-9313

Ben Tappenden / Knight Watch

December 5, 2023

PhoneName / Company

Courtney James / Wightman 269-377-0623

Stefany Holland / Wightman 269-325-9105

Alfonzo Araullo / IMEG 630-670-7624

Doug Phillips / Plante Moran Realpointe 269-567-4625

Jim Steiner / Plante Moran Realpointe 248-603-5106

Mark Bradley / IMEG

Paul Niehaus / AVI Systems 269-957-6170

269-929-5173

Steve Martin / CTI 816-673-3541

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