2025 03 31 Bids and Permits Project Manual.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL FOR:

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER

RENOVATION & ADDITION

140 RANSOM AVENUE NE

GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

PROJECT NO. 58136042

RFI # 2425-5129

ASSIGNED PROJECT NO. 366/24118.KSZ

ISSUED FOR BIDS & PERMITS

MARCH 31, 2025

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PROJECT MANUAL FOR:

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER RENOVATION & ADDITION

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

PREPARED FOR:

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

143 BOSTWICK AVE NE

GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

PREPARED BY:

PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES

1811 4 MILE ROAD NE

GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525-2442

616/361-2664 (TELEPHONE)

616/361-1493 (FAX)

PROJECT NO: 58136042

ASSIGNED PROJECT NO. 366/24118.KSZ

MARCH 31, 2025 - ISSUED FOR BIDS & PERMITS

THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN PREPARED BY PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES AS AN INSTRUMENT

OF SERVICE, AND PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES SHALL RETAIN ALL COMMON LAW, STATUTORY

AND OTHER RESERVED RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE COPYRIGHT THERETO.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Grand Rapids Community College Learning

Resource Center Renovation and Addition

TABLE OF CONTENTS 58136042

Issued for Bids & Permits

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 2113 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

00 3100 AVAILABLE PROJECT INFORMATION

00 4100 BID FORM

GRCC FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES AGREEMENT

GRCC IRAN ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ACT

00 4325 SUBSTITUTION REQUEST FORM - DURING PROCUREMENT

00 5000 CONTRACTING FORMS AND SUPPLEMENTS

00 5433 DIGITAL/ELECTRONIC MEDIA DATA PROTOCOL - USE AGREEMENT

00 5433.01 DIGITAL/ELECTRONIC MEDIA DATA PROTOCOL EXHIBIT

00 6313 REQUEST FOR INTERPRETATION FORM

00 6325 SUBSTITUTION REQUEST FORM - DURING CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 2500 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

01 2600 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

01 3000 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01 3219 SUBMITTALS SCHEDULE

01 3329.02 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REPORTING - LEED V4

01 3329.04 MATERIAL CONTENT FORM

01 3566.05 PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY GOAL CREDIT SUMMARY - LEED V4

01 3566.12 SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION PROJECT PROCEDURES - LEED V4

01 4216 DEFINITIONS

01 4533 CODE-REQUIRED SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND PROCEDURES

01 5713 TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

01 6000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

01 6116 VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC) CONTENT RESTRICTIONS

01 7000 EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS

01 7800 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 9113 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 4100 DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 1000 CONCRETE FORMING AND ACCESSORIES

03 2000 CONCRETE REINFORCING

03 3000 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

03 3511 CONCRETE FLOOR FINISHES

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

04 7200 CAST STONE MASONRY

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 1200 STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

05 3100 STEEL DECKING

05 4000 COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING

05 5100 METAL STAIRS

05 5133 METAL LADDERS

05 5213 PIPE AND TUBE RAILINGS

05 7300 DECORATIVE METAL RAILINGS

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 2000 FINISH CARPENTRY

06 4100 ARCHITECTURAL WOOD CASEWORK

06 8316 FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PANELING

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 0150.16 MAINTENANCE CLEANING OF MEMBRANE ROOFING

07 0150.19 PREPARATION FOR RE-ROOFING

07 0150.74 REHABILITATION OF SINGLE PLY ROOFING

07 0553 FIRE AND SMOKE ASSEMBLY IDENTIFICATION

07 2100 THERMAL INSULATION

07 2119 FOAMED-IN-PLACE INSULATION

07 2129 SPRAYED INSULATION

07 2700 AIR BARRIERS

07 4213 METAL WALL PANELS

07 4213.19 INSULATED METAL WALL PANELS

07 4213.23 METAL COMPOSITE MATERIAL WALL PANELS

07 5400 THERMOPLASTIC MEMBRANE ROOFING

07 5563 VEGETATED ROOF SYSTEMS

07 6200 SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM

07 7100 ROOF SPECIALTIES

07 7273 VEGETATED ROOF SYSTEMS

07 7600 ROOF PAVERS

07 8100 APPLIED FIRE PROTECTION

07 8400 FIRESTOPPING

07 9100 PREFORMED JOINT SEALS

07 9200 JOINT SEALANTS

07 9513 EXPANSION JOINT COVER ASSEMBLIES

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 0671 DOOR HARDWARE SCHEDULE

08 1113 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 1117 ALUMINUM DOORS AND FRAMES - INTERIOR

08 1416 FLUSH WOOD DOORS

08 3100 ACCESS DOORS AND PANELS

08 4313 ALUMINUM-FRAMED STOREFRONTS

08 4413 GLAZED ALUMINUM CURTAIN WALLS

08 7100 DOOR HARDWARE

08 8000 GLAZING

08 8813 FIRE-RATED GLAZING

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 0561 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FLOORING PREPARATION

09 2116 GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES

09 3000 TILING

09 5100 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

09 5400 SPECIALTY CEILING AND FEATURE WALL SYSTEMS

09 5423 METAL BLADES CEILING SYSTEM

09 6500 RESILIENT FLOORING

09 6700 FLUID-APPLIED FLOORING

09 6723 RESINOUS FLOORING

09 6813 TILE CARPETING

09 6900 ACCESS FLOORING

09 7200 WALL COVERINGS

09 8400 SOUND ABSORBING WALL AND CEILING UNITS

09 8430 SOUND-ABSORBING WALL AND CEILING UNITS

09 9123 INTERIOR PAINTING

09 9600 HIGH-PERFORMANCE COATINGS

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 1100 VISUAL DISPLAY UNITS

10 1400 SIGNAGE

10 2113.19 PLASTIC TOILET COMPARTMENTS

10 2239.13 FOLDING GLASS-PANEL PARTITIONS

10 2600 WALL AND CORNER PROTECTION

10 2800 TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

10 4400 FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALTIES

10 5113 METAL LOCKERS

10 5129 PHENOLIC LOCKERS

10 7113.43 FIXED SUN SCREENS

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

12 2216 DRAPERY TRACK AND ACCESSORIES

12 2400 WINDOW SHADES

12 3600 COUNTERTOPS

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

14 2123 ELECTRIC TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVATORS

14 2400 HYDRAULIC ELEVATORS

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 0500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 0523 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR WATER-BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING

21 0548 VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING

AND EQUIPMENT

21 0553 IDENTIFICATION FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

21 1200 FIRE-SUPPRESSION STANDPIPES

21 1300 FIRE-SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

21 2400 DRY-CHEMICAL FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 0516 EXPANSION FITTINGS AND LOOPS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 0517 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 0519 METERS AND GAUGES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 0529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

22 0548 VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND

EQUIPMENT

22 0553 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

22 0719 PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION

22 1005 PLUMBING PIPING

22 1006 PLUMBING PIPING SPECIALTIES

22 3000 PLUMBING EQUIPMENT

22 4000 PLUMBING FIXTURES

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

23 0513 COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT

23 0516 EXPANSION FITTINGS AND LOOPS FOR HVAC PIPING

23 0517 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR HVAC PIPING

23 0519 METERS AND GAUGES FOR HVAC PIPING

23 0523 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

23 0529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

23 0548 VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR HVAC

23 0553 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

23 0593 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 0713 DUCT INSULATION

23 0716 HVAC EQUIPMENT INSULATION

23 0719 HVAC PIPING INSULATION

23 0800 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC

23 0913 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL DEVICES FOR HVAC

23 0923 DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC

23 0993 SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS FOR HVAC CONTROLS

23 2113 HYDRONIC PIPING

23 2113.13 HYDRONIC SNOWMELT PIPING

23 2114 HYDRONIC SPECIALTIES

23 2123 HYDRONIC PUMPS

23 2213 STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING

23 2214 STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING SPECIALTIES

23 2300 REFRIGERANT PIPING

23 2500 HVAC WATER TREATMENT

23 3100 HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS

23 3300 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

23 3423 HVAC POWER VENTILATORS

23 3600 AIR TERMINAL UNITS

23 3700 AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS

23 5700 HEAT EXCHANGERS FOR HVAC

23 6416 CENTRIFUGAL WATER CHILLERS

23 7313 MODULAR CENTRAL-STATION AIR-HANDLING UNITS

23 7416 PACKAGED ROOFTOP AIR-CONDITIONING UNITS

23 8125 COMPUTER ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS

23 8200 CONVECTION HEATING AND COOLING UNITS

23 8300 RADIANT HEATING AND COOLING UNITS

23 8413 HUMIDIFIERS

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 0505 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION FOR ELECTRICAL

26 0519 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

26 0526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 0529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 0533.13 CONDUIT FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 0533.16 BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 0548 VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 0553 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 0573 POWER SYSTEM STUDIES

26 0583 WIRING CONNECTIONS

26 0923 LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES

26 2200 LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

26 2416 PANELBOARDS

26 2726 WIRING DEVICES

26 2816.16 ENCLOSED SWITCHES

26 2923 VARIABLE-FREQUENCY MOTOR CONTROLLERS

26 3213 ENGINE GENERATORS

26 3600 TRANSFER SWITCHES

26 5100 INTERIOR LIGHTING

26 5600 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 1500 INTEGRATED ACCESS CONTROL HARDWARE DEVICES

28 4600 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 1000 SITE CLEARING

31 2200 GRADING

31 2316 EXCAVATION

31 2323 FILL

31 2323.43 GEOFOAM

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 1313 CONCRETE PAVING

32 3300 SITE FURNISHINGS

32 3313 SITE BICYCLE RACKS

32 8423 UNDERGROUND SPRINKLERS

32 9219 SEEDING

32 9223 SODDING

32 9300 PLANTS

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 0561 CONCRETE MANHOLES

33 3113 SITE SANITARY SEWERAGE GRAVITY PIPING

33 4100 SUBDRAINAGE

33 4211 STORMWATER GRAVITY PIPING

33 4230 STORMWATER DRAINS

SECTION 00 2113 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Grand Rapids Community College

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Invitation to Bid:

Pioneer will be receiving bids for the GRCC Learning Resource Center Renovation & Addition starting at

1:00pm on Thursday, June 5th, according to the schedule in this document under Section IX: Work

Category Descriptions. Please review the General Notes as well as the Specific Scope of Work for your bid category. Bids MUST be submitted on the Bid Form included with the construction documents and be inclusive of all work assigned to your work category. Bids can be turned in by these methods:

GRCC RFP Number: 2425-5129

Electronic copies to:

The official electronic copy of your proposal must be received via the MITN Purchasing Group

(https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/grcc) by the time and date specified.

If you need help registering, please call the Vendor support dept (1-800-835-4603, option #2)

(Please register as a vendor prior to bid day and allow ample time for electronic submission of your bid, prior to due date/time)

Mailed hard copies to: Hand delivered hard copies to:

Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids Community College

143 Bostwick N.E. Administration Building – Room 100C

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 415 Fulton St. E.

Attn: Purchasing Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503.

Bids will be opened and read publicly at Sneden Hall Room 103, 415 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, immediately following their scheduled bids-due time.

Pre-Bid Meeting:

There will be a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting at GRCC Applied Technology Center (ATC), Room 122 (151

Fountain St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Monday, May 19th at 10:00am for all trades. Bidders will be able to walk the Library / Learning Resource Center immediately following the pre-bid meeting.

The Project – Overview of scope, schedule, and existing conditions

The project includes complete interior renovation of the existing GRCC Library & Learning Resource Center, including major mechanical systems, structural modifications, extensive wall / floor plan revisions, plumbing & electrical, and new architectural finishes, as well as a building addition and site reconstruction. Selective

Demolition is underway and is expected to be completed by the end of May, 2025. The balance of the work will begin immediately following award of contracts in early July 2025 and wrap up in September 2026.

This is a prevailing wage project. All bids must include State of Michigan prevailing wage rates according to the prevailing wage rate scheduled included with the bid documents.

Hazardous Materials Survey is provided as part of the bid documents.

Instructions to Bidders

The bid/work scope guide is provided to assist each contractor in gaining a thorough understanding of the requirements and scope of each work category. Contractors are expected to familiarize themselves with current work categories related to their trade to ensure that there are no omissions or duplications of work being bid. The narrative in the Instructions to Bidders is intended to assign work shown on the plans and specs to specific work categories.

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Section I: General Notes to Contractors:

1. All subcontractors, material vendors, and their respective suppliers shall include in their bids the costs associated with any and all tariffs applicable to the materials they supply, which are in effect at the time of bidding or are anticipated to be in effect at the time of contract award, as per the schedule outlined in the bidding documents. Under no circumstances shall any adjustments to the bid or contract price be permitted after the submission of bids, with respect to tariffs that were known at the time of bidding.

Similarly, if any premiums are incurred as a result of buying approved products that are not subject to

Tariffs, these cost too shall be included as part of the bid and under no circumstances shall any adjustments to contract or bid price be permitted after submission of the bid.

2. All workers on site must have updated asbestos awareness training.

3. All sub-contractors that are providing on site labor shall also provide a dedicated Foreman that can plan and coordinate all scope included in their contract. This foreman shall be the singular point of contact for the Pioneer superintendent and shall attend all progress and coordination meetings.

4. When referring to the “contractor” or “supplier” in the bid and work scope categories the reference directly pertains to the contractor bidding that category. Unless specifically noted, the bidding contractor shall be responsible for all activities highlighted within the scope.

5. If compliance with two or more standards is specified and the standards established have differing requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, comply with the most stringent requirement. If drawings and/or specifications established different or have conflicting requirements comply with the most stringent of the two. Refer all uncertainties and requirements that are different, but apparently equal, to the Architect through Pioneer Construction for a decision proceeding utilizing the Request For

Information (RFI) process.

6. Contractors must refer to the plans and specifications for a detailed scope of each work category. This document is designed as a guide for bidding and work scopes. All documents herein are considered part of the project. The contractor shall familiarize themselves with all parts of the construction documents

(specs, scope, and drawings) and be responsible for work required by the contractors discipline unless otherwise noted.

7. Contractors will be held accountable to scope which is to be executed by the contractor if indicated on all construction documents, not limited to discipline documents.

8. Contracts will be awarded on a lump sum basis. Pioneer Construction and the owner shall have the right to accept or reject any bid. All subcontracts will be held by Pioneer Construction. Mandatory alternates and/or voluntary alternates will be evaluated.

9. Unless specifically stated as being furnished only or install only, all contractors must include the cost of all labor, material, equipment, etc. to complete the work described. Sales tax shall be included on all items.

10. Contractors whose work require testing or inspections must coordinate in a timely manner as to not hold up progress with Pioneer to have the test / inspections completed. Any expense accrued because of retesting or re-inspection because of faulty work in place will be the responsibility of the contractor who did the work

11. Contractors are responsible for the repair of any damage their company did to the temporary protections

(fencing, soil erosion controls, temporary enclosures/entrances, hole covers, temporary protection placed by Pioneer or other responsible subcontractor) for the site and throughout construction.

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12. Bidders in contention for contract awards will be asked to attend a post-bid interview and submit information such as project manager, engineer and field coordinator’s resumes.

Section II: Submittals and Document Management

1. A copy of current labor agreements will be requested from Pioneer upon final selection of the contractor.

This will be used as a tool to ensure minimal project schedule disruption due to strikes and/or labor grievances. It shall be noted that in the event of a labor strike, Pioneer holds the right to hire an outside contractor to execute the contracted work at the expense of the bidding contractor.

2. Pioneer uses Autodesk Construction Cloud - Build to update contract plans and documents and to communicate punch list items, etc. This tool is essential for project communication and document management.

3. All submittals, including shop drawings and calculations, must be sent to Pioneer Construction within six

(6) weeks from date of contract award. Submittals for long lead-time items will need to be forwarded to

Pioneer Construction within three (3) weeks. All submittals shall be executed electronically. When submittal has been prepared for fabrication (all approvals complete), Pioneer is requesting one hard copy to be delivered to the project site. Please refer to section 01-3300 Submittal Procedures for detailed requirements.

4. The Owner, Architect, and Contractor teams may choose to be utilizing an on-line planroom for submittal, and shop drawing review (Autodesk Construction Cloud Build). The contractor will familiarize themselves with Autodesk Build. The contractor will also be responsible for scanning and uploading their information accordingly in PDF format.

5. Submittals shall be provided in a clear and concise method of delivery. Inclusive of sequencing and scheduling of product to meet the construction schedule. The submitting contractor/supplier will be requested to include a list of all submittals and durations of procurement for each item.

6. Submittals shall be allowed one (1) revise and resubmit. Additional revisions required by Pioneer or the architect for non-compliance will result in consultant hourly rates for re-review of the submittal to be paid for by the submitting contractor/supplier.

7. The contractor/supplier shall allow a minimum of ten (10) working days for submittal approval or response from the time received by the architect. The intent will be to execute the approval process in a timely manner and in the case of critical path items, priority will be established.

8. Bid RFIs: All bidding requests for information during the bidding period shall be provided electronically to

GRCC Purchasing Director, Paula Gleason-Zeeff at (paulagleasonzeeff@grcc.edu) no later than Noon on

Tuesday, May 27th. The contractor/supplier shall be allowed to use their standard RFI form. Pioneer will develop a formal RFI, number, and submit to the Architect for response. The requesting contractor/supplier is encouraged to provide viable solutions to the problem.

9. Construction RFIs: All construction requests for information shall be provided electronically to Ross

Geurink, the project manager or uploaded to the project page on Autodesk Construction Cloud. The contractor/supplier shall be allowed to use their standard RFI form. Pioneer will develop a formal RFI, number, and upload to Submittal Exchange. The requesting contractor/supplier is encouraged to provide viable solutions to the problem. If there is a cost impact due to the request for information, the contractor must provide a cost order of magnitude.

10. The contractor is encouraged to take photographs of placed work when describing or developing requests for information (RFI).

11. Contractors shall not be allowed to use any building photos for corporate marketing without written consent from Pioneer and the owner.

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12. It is requested that all as-built drawings be forwarded to the offices of Pioneer Construction upon completion and acceptance of the work. (2) copies of as-built drawings and warranties will be sent to

Pioneer for final close-out assembly. (1) electronic submittal will be required. This documentation will be requested and shall be provided immediately following the completion and acceptance of the work.

Section III: Safety and Jobsite Conduct Requirements:

1. All subcontractors will be required to follow state and federal safety regulations, including MIOSHA and

OSHA requirements. Safety will be strictly enforced. The Pioneer safety policy will also be implemented for the complete scope of work.

2. The following are requirements of the Pioneer Safety Accountability Program:

a. All tradespersons having 10-hour, 30-hour, and 40-hour OSHA certifications shall provide certifications to Pioneer at the time of site orientation.

b. All tradespersons having special certifications such as, but no limited to, aerial lift, material handling, first aid, specific trade certifications, AED training, shall provide certifications to

Pioneer at the time of site orientation.

c. Each trade contractor shall provide one lead contact for safety. The Lead contact will also be required to have “Field Tools” on their mobile device. Field Tools is an on-line application provided by Pioneer for tracking of all safety related items. As a feature of this application, both

Pioneer and the contractors Lead person can have direct and immediate documented communications for avoiding safety hazards. When a hazard or incident does happen, it also allows both Pioneer and the contractor direct lines of documented communication for hazard abatement.

d. All contractors shall be responsible for daily toolbox talks. Documentation of the toolbox talk, and daily plans will be housed on Field Tools. By using this application, all contractors can view other contractors’ daily plans for hazard abatement. Documentation of the daily safety huddle will be logged through the Pioneer Field Tools application. Additional information will be provided upon award of the contract.

e. All contractors shall execute Pre-Task Analysis (PTA’s). The PTA shall be provided, at minimum, weekly or at every major event executed by the installing contractor where there is direct impact on the installing contractor and contractors working within the same or adjacent work zones.

f. Critical lift plans shall be used for each critical lift on the project. Critical lifts are clearly described in Section 004200.

g. The contractor must attend a pre-construction/orientation meeting. The project manager and/or safety manager of each contractor in attendance will be provided with the guidelines of the safety program. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to disperse this information to the field staff.

h. Upon arrival onto the site, each tradesperson must check in with the Pioneer Field

Superintendent and sign-in.

i. By signing in under the check-in process, the tradesperson understands and agrees to all aspects of the safety accountability program. The first violation will constitute a removal of the tradesperson from the site for the duration of one (1) workday. The second written violation will result in the tradesperson being removed from the site for the duration of three (3) working days. Additional violations by the contractor will result in permanent removal of the tradesperson from the site and a complete performance evaluation of the company and could result in the permanent removal of the contractor from the site. In the event of contractor and Addition 00 2113 - 5 58136042 removal, Pioneer will hold the right to hire an outside contractor to execute the balance of the project at the installing contractor’s expense.

3. This will be 100% hard hat project site. There is no exception to this requirement.

4. This will be a 100% safety glasses site. Prescription glasses must be accommodated with side shields.

Basis of safety glasses shall be ANSI Z87. There is no exception to this requirement.

5. This will be a 100% fall protection project site for any work over 6’-0”, inclusive of all exposures.

Violations of this policy shall move immediately to violation 2 as described in 3.2.j.

6. This will be 100% high visibility project site.

7. This will be a 100% tobacco free project site, inclusive of smoking and chewing tobacco. It should be understood that this requirement is mandatory for ALL Pioneer projects.

8. Please contact the offices of Pioneer if the accountability policy is needed for review prior to bid.

9. Deliveries:

Each delivery made to the site must be coordinated and confirmed with the Pioneer Field Superintendent.

In addition, each driver must check-in (sign-in) at the Pioneer site entry point. Trucking companies are to be made aware of the Pioneer safety policies. All truckers must wear hard hats and protective eyewear when exiting the cab of the truck.

Guests:

All visitors and guests must check-in at the Pioneer field office prior to accessing the site. Guests will be required to sign-in, check personal safety gear (or acquire), and then required to sign-out upon exiting.

10. To ensure a safe and productive work environment, a clean job site will be emphasized. All contractors are required to provide continuous housekeeping and clean-up. Pioneer Construction will provide dumpsters for disposal and recycling of misc. construction debris. All contractors must plan for the clean-up of their debris, material handling, and placement of the debris in the job dumpsters. If contractors are not providing daily clean-up, Pioneer will execute this effort and bill the contractor accordingly, by method of deductive change order, for manpower time required for this effort. Periodic thorough cleaning will be required by Pioneer. Each contractor is to anticipate this work effort throughout the construction timeline.

11. On site staff shall wear appropriate work attire. Vulgar and inappropriate messages on clothing will cause the employee to be removed until clothing is changed. Shirts are to remain on at all times. Tradesmen are not allowed to wear shorts. Proper work footwear is required (work boots – steel toe not a requirement).

12. Workers with outstanding warrants and/or in the process of any criminal investigation or prosecution are not allowed on site.

13. Site employees having criminal sex crime backgrounds will not be allowed on site.

14. Contractors employing illegal immigrants will be held responsible in accordance with all State and Federal law for consequences. Pioneer and the owner will be held harmless in the event illegal employment is occurring on the project site.

Section IV: Schedule and Logistics:

1. The scope of work included in the Bids – Demolition is already underway and will be completed in May

2025. The Bids – All Remaining Trades contracts are scheduled to be awarded in early July and work will begin immediately following contract award. The overall project completion date is September 2026. All and Addition 00 2113 - 6 58136042 bidders must anticipate appropriate crews to complete their work within the scheduled timeframes. Refer to preliminary schedule for more information.

2. It shall be understood that each contractor is working in an operating campus-urban setting. The construction work zone, as indicated on the site plans, shall be concentrated to work effort only.

Immediately outside of the site fencing area, the campus of Grand Rapids Community College is in live operation, with student and faculty traffic. Each contractor shall be cognizant of their surroundings ensuring safety to the general public. Equally important is the respect and protection of GRCC property outside of the construction zone. Each contractor shall be responsible for protecting, restoring, and replacing any damage caused by that contractor to all above-mentioned properties. Additional logistical planning will be conducted post-bid with the awarded contractor.

3. Parking: GRCC will make available parking passes for Ramp A for $2 per entry/exit. Carpool commuting is encouraged.

4. The site does not have space for field offices or storage trailers. Pioneer may, on a case by case basis make accommodations in the existing space for a foreman desk and/or gang box.

5. All stored materials are to be warehoused by the contractor or supplier until needed for installation or coordinated for placement in on site staging zones thru the on-site superintendent. Off-site staging and warehousing needs shall be at the cost and risk of the contractor / supplier.

6. Contractors are instructed to include all necessary overtime to maintain the construction schedule. Work hours may vary; however, the construction start is to be no later than 7:00AM each morning. For major closures and utility work, off-hours, nights, and weekends must be considered in the bidding process.

7. Adequate manpower must be provided to the project to keep pace with the construction schedule.

8. Contractors will be required to attend all scheduled progress meetings when invited. Agendas will be sent one day prior to the scheduled meeting. If the contractor is invited, they are required to attend due to activity impact in that time duration by the contractor.

9. During the progress meeting, each contractor in attendance will be required to provide to the team the current status of their work and the activities planned for the up-incoming week. The contractor is also to provide the team with current lead time status of product and highlight critical deliveries.

10. Equipment and Hoisting: Any equipment and hoisting required for the installation of each contractors’ materials must be included in their bid.

11. Cranes, Rigging, and Equipment: Contractors will be required to execute the following for cranes and rigging safety:

- Critical lift plan for critical lifts (see MIOSHA standard for definition of critical lift) including type of material being hoisted, weight of material, rigging diagram.

- General lift plan for typical lifts.

- The contractor shall provide all necessary rigging equipment for their material.

- Contractor shall comply with most current MIOSHA operating and rigging requirements, November

2012.

- All employees on site, rigging materials, must be certified by a recognized certification process

- All crane operators must be certified by a recognized certification process

- All equipment must have been inspected prior to operation, all annual inspections must be provided to the on-site safety manager, and all equipment must undergo a daily inspection prior to use.

- All employees using tele-handlers must be certified for tele-handlers by a recognized certification agency.

- All employees using personnel and material boom lifts must be certified for boom lifts by a recognized agency.

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Additional equipment operation and usage guidelines for the project are highlighted in the partnership document attached in section 00-4220.

12. Due to site conditions and restrictions, Pioneer is requiring minimum petibone/tractor traffic. All contractors will be responsible for their own off-loading on-site and/or at the adjacent staging area.

Material handling shall be executed by the contractor.

Section V: Quality Control, Testing, Training, and Warranties:

1. Material testing and special inspections (soils, bituminous paving, concrete, concrete re-steel, masonry, and mortar cubes will be conducted by an independent testing consultant provided by Pioneer

Construction. Soils testing shall be executed in specified lifts. Coordination by contractor, Pioneer, and soils testing agency must be conducted. The project geotechnical investigation is attached for reference.

Each subcontractor whose work category requires testing or special inspections will be required to notify

Pioneer Construction for scheduling the required tests. Failed tests and rejection of installed work by the testing consultant that result in additional testing and costs shall be borne by the installation contractor.

2. The contractor shall provide a written quality control plan to Pioneer at the time of SDS submittal. For critical installations, the contractor must plan on a minimum of three specific meetings (pre-installation, mock-up review, and post-installation). Each meeting must be attended by the installation contractor, Pioneer Construction, and the supplier/s of the product being installed. Pioneer will document each of these meetings accordingly.

3. In addition to the quality control plan, the contractor is obligated to review thoroughly the detailed installation requirements and methods. If at any time, the contractor views a possible delay to schedule, coordination potential error, or design concern, it shall be immediately addressed through special meeting or RFI.

4. Each contractor shall provide their employees with a minimum of one device for the use of AutoDesk

Build. AutoDesk Build will be the method of construction document control and updates to all contractors. The cost for this application and associated hardware shall be included in the base bid.

5. Quality fabrication and installation will be monitored through the Quality Control Report method produced by Pioneer. The report shall state the deficiency, give the proper solution to fix the opportunity, apply a deadline to execute the fix, and provide a follow-up report. Pioneer will not only be reporting on deficiencies, but also critical installations. If the contractor does not correct the deficiency within the timeline or to the acceptance of the CM, Owner, and/or Architect, Pioneer will hold the right to hire an outside contractor to execute the fix at the installing contractor’s expense.

6. The contractor will be responsible for all Owners training on each of the specified systems. This includes, but is not limited to: graphical read-out training, major equipment training and demonstrations, Owner maintenance, and general overviews.

7. The contractor is responsible for a maintenance walk-thru at the completion of the project. This walk-thru and demonstration shall be coordinated by Pioneer but lead by the contractor. The intent of this walk-thru is to show the janitorial and service staff the daily operations of the facility.

8. The contractor is responsible for all warranties for materials and labor as indicated within each division and section of the specification.

9. The contractor is responsible and shall submit proper as-builts at the time of project completion. As-builts are to accurately depict the built condition as executed by the contractor. As-builts are to be updated on a weekly basis at minimum. Dimensions and notes are to legible.

Section VI: Wage Rates, Change Order, and Billing Requirements:

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1. This is a Prevailing Wage rate project. Contractors are required to:

a. include State of Michigan Prevailing Wage Rates as provided with the bid documents. Proposed

Worker Classifications, Wages, Fringes, and Labor hours included in bid are to be reported on the

Bid Form for informational purposes.

b. Register with the State of Michigan office of Labor and Economic Opportunity and pay the annual

$500 registration fee. Costs for registration must be included in bid. Link to Register:

https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/ber/wage-and-hour/prevailing-wage

2. Contractors are required to provide all required Department of Labor & State of Michigan Prevailing Wage payroll documentation upon execution of contract and along with monthly payment applications.

Payment applications will not be processed until Pioneer has received all compliant payroll documentation.

3. Pioneer Construction will be implementing the “boots on the ground” program for this project. This program is a method to encourage and track women and minority participation throughout the trades.

Manpower studies will be conducted monthly throughout the project using the Pioneer provided form.

Quarterly updates will be provided to the Owner. This document will be available to all awarded contractors electronically. In addition to tracking hours, each contractor must provide Pioneer with the wage and trade classification of the minority tradesmen for data tracking and trending.

4. Awarded contractors and suppliers shall agree to the following set percentages for changes in the work as well as meeting the required criteria for submitting a request for change:

a. For contractor self-performed labor and materials – 10% overhead and profit will be accepted

(limit).

b. For contractor – subcontracted work – 5% overhead and profit will be accepted (limit).

c. Contractor and suppliers must provide an itemized breakdown of all labor, material, equipment, tools, taxes, and overhead/profit on all requests for change. Material supplier breakdowns will also be requested at the time of change submittal. Failure to provide a clear form in regards to bulletin, CCD, and requested extra work will result in a mandatory revision of the change. Failure to produce the itemized breakdown within 15-days of the requested change will result in a “No

Change.” Equally, if the change is being requested by the Pioneer Superintendent, Project

Manager, immediate response will be required. There are to be no delays in work activity due to change order and change order back-up documentation.

d. Project management and estimating time is not allowed to be added to cost changes.

Administrative, engineering, and estimating services are to be included in the overhead portion of ‘overhead and profit’.

e. Additional funds will not be allowed for labor increases due to corporate internal agreements.

Labor rates, fringes, and benefit packages will be locked in at the time of contract execution between the contractor and Pioneer Construction.

5. Awarded contractors and suppliers must provide monthly billing using the criteria set forth below:

a. Provide all billing in AIA G702 billing format.

b. Billing must be received by Pioneer no later than the 25th of each month to invoices@pioneerinc.com . There are no exceptions to this date. In the event of a holiday, the contractor is required to submit billing applications by the following business day for process.

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d. Billing for stored materials will be accepted, however, billing statement must be accompanied with certificate of insurance for stored materials, pictures and address where the materials are being stored – failure to provide will result in a rejection of stored material.

e. 10% retainage shall be held on the project until acceptance of installed products by GRCC, Progressive Companies, and Pioneer Construction.

f. Sworn statements must accompany monthly billing – failure to provide will result in a rejection of the monthly billing.

Section VII: Insurance Requirements:

1. General Insurance Requirements: The general liability insurance policy shall include:

a. Issuance of a carrier accepted by Pioneer Construction

b. Shall be kept in force throughout the performance of the Contractor’s services and for one year after the end of such performance.

c. Shall name the owner, Pioneer, and architect as additional insured parties.

d. Shall be evidence by a certificate of insurance acceptable to Pioneer which provides coverage evidenced thereby shall not be substantially modified or cancelled without fifteen calendar days prior written notice to Pioneer.

2. Certificates of Insurance, prior to performance of contracted services:

a. Prior to work and during execution of contract, the contractor is required to have the coverage in effect.

b. The contractor shall confirm that all tiered subcontractors and suppliers have similar coverage in effect.

c. The contractor shall deliver to Pioneer certificates of insurance for all its required minimum insurance coverage.

3. The contractor is to provide workers compensation for all direct hired employees. The contractor shall be responsible to ensure all tiered trades, on-site, have minimum workers compensation insurance.

4. Upon the request of Pioneer, the contractor shall provide Pioneer with certificates of insurance acceptable to Pioneer and evidencing the required insurance coverage in the form of ISO CG2010 1185 and CG2037 0704 of equivalent forms.

5. Certificates for insurance for stored materials shall be inclusive of the actual purchase value of the material. Inclusive of taxes, delivery from point of fabrication to stored location, material handling and other such procurement. The certificate is to insure complete replacement of such stored material.

6. Minimum Required Insurance Limits – Coverage on an Occurrence Basis

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY

General Aggregate $2,000,000

Products & Completed Ops Aggregate $2,000,000

Personal & Advertising Injury $1,000,000

Each Occurrence $1,000,000

1. If the CGL coverage contains a General Aggregate Limit, General Aggregate shall apply separately to each project.

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2. Contractor, Owner and Architect and their agents, officers, directors and employees and all other parties required by contract shall be included as additional insured on the ISO Additional Insured Endorsement

CG2010 11/85 or CG2010 10/01 and CG 2037 10/01 or its equivalent.

3. Coverage shall apply as primary insurance on a non-contributing basis before any other insurance.

4. Waiver of Subrogation, Subcontractor waives all rights against Contractor, Owner and Architect and their agents, officers, directors and employees and all other parties required by contract.

5. Subcontractor shall maintain CGL coverage for itself and all additional insured’s for the duration of the project and maintain Completed Operations coverage for itself and each additional insured for at lease six years after completion of work.

6. The coverage shall provide notice of cancellation of not less than 30 days.

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY

Combined Single Limit $1,000,000

1. Business auto coverage must include coverage for liability arising out of the use of all owned, leased, hired and non-owned automobiles.

2. Contractor, Owner and Architect and their agents, officers, directors and employees and all other parties required by contract shall be included as additional insured.

3. Coverage shall apply as primary insurance on a non-contributing basis before any other insurance.

4. Waiver of Subrogation, Subcontractor waives all rights against Contractor, Owner and Architect and their agents, officers, directors and employees and all other parties required by contract.

5. The coverage shall provide notice of cancellation of not less than 30 days.

COMMERCIAL UMBRELLA

General Aggregate $5,000,000

Each Occurrence $5,000,000

1. Contractor, Owner and Architect and their agents, officers, directors and employees and all other parties required by Contract shall be included as additional insured.

2. Coverage shall apply as primary insurance on a non-contributing basis before any other insurance.

3. Waiver of Subrogation, Subcontractor waives all rights against Contractor, Owner and Architect and their

4. The coverage shall provide notice of cancellation of not less than 30 days.

WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY

Each Accident $500,000

Disease Each Employee $500,000

Disease Policy Limit $500,000

1. Waiver of Subrogation, Subcontractor waives all rights against Contractor, Owner and Architect and their

2. Where applicable, The Maritime Coverage Endorsement shall be attached to the policy.

3. The coverage shall provide notice of cancellation of not less than 30 days.

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Section IX - Work Category Descriptions

INDEX OF WORK CATEGORIES – GRCC Learning Resource Center Renovation and Addition

Bid Package 1: Bids - Demolition

WORK CATEGORY 02A - Hazardous Materials Abatement – Contract held directly with GRCC

Awarded: Quality Environmental

WORK CATEGORY 02B – Selective Demolition

Awarded: Pro-Tech Environmental

Bid Package 2: Bids – All Remaining Trades

WORK Category 01A - Materials Testing – Contract to be held directly with GRCC

Bid Due Date and Time: Thursday, June 5th, 2025, 1:00pm EST

WORK CATEGORY 03A - Concrete

WORK CATEGORY 04A - Masonry

WORK CATEGORY 05A – Metals

WORK CATEGORY 06A – General Trades

WORK CATEGORY 07A - Roofing

Bid Due Date and Time: Thursday, June 5th, 2025, 1:30pm EST

WORK CATEGORY 07B – Metal Panels / Trellis

WORK CATEGORY 07C – Joint Sealants

WORK CATEGORY 08A – Curtainwall, Storefronts, & Glazing

WORK CATEGORY 09A – Metal Stud Framing, Drywall, Acoustical Ceilings & Walls

Bid Due Date and Time: Thursday, June 5th, 2025, 2:00pm EST

WORK CATEGORY 09B – Flooring

WORK CATEGORY 09C – Specialty Flooring

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WORK CATEGORY 14A – Elevators

Bid Due Date and Time: Thursday, June 5th, 2025, 2:30pm EST

WORK CATEGORY 21A – Fire Protection

WORK CATEGORY 22A – Plumbing

WORK CATEGORY 23A – HVAC

WORK CATEGORY 26A – Electrical

Bid Due Date and Time: Thursday, June 5th, 2025, 3:00pm EST

WORK CATEGORY 28A – Access Controls -

Awarded: Town & Country

WORK CATEGORY 28B – Fire Alarm

Awarded: EPS

WORK CATEGORY 31A – Sitework

WORK CATEGORY 32A – Landscaping

WORK CATEGORY 02A – Hazardous Materials Abatement – Awarded – Quality Environmental

Included:

• Division 00 – Procurement and Contracting Requirements as they apply to this work category.

• Division 01 – General Requirements are included as they apply to this work category.

• Technical Specifications o NESHAP Hazardous Building Materials Inspection Report from MicroAir Consulting dated

12/10/22 o Hazardous Materials – Supplemental Specification, located in Available Project Information in the specifications.

o GRCC Asbestos and LBP OM Program – located in Available Project Information in the specifications.

• Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of all Asbestos Containing Materials identified in the report provided by MicroAir. (Note: MicroAir report mistakenly identifies “Window Caulk Around Green Window

Frame at West Entrance” as “15 Sinks”. The correct unit quantity is “15 Lineal Feet”

• Contractor to utilize all proper PPE, as well as proper isolation and negative air pressurization means and methods to protect GRCC and all other stakeholders during abatement. Reference Hazardous Materials

Supplemental Specification and GRCC Asbestos and LBP OM Program for specific requirements.

• Contractor shall provide all third party clearance reports at the conclusion of abatement activities, according to Hazardous Materials Supplemental Specification and GRCC Asbestos and LBP OM Program for specific requirements.

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• Provide Unit Pricing for additional hazardous materials that may be discovered. See Bid Form.

• If the contractor discovers additional materials that are suspected to contain asbestos, the following procedure shall be conducted:

o Notify Pioneer Construction & GRCC within 24 hours.

o Pioneer Construction request sampling from MicroAir Consulting.

o If protective measures and enclosures are in place, contractor shall maintain in place until test results are returned (approximately 24 hours), while continuing abatement scope in the area.

o If the material is confirmed to be ACM, contractor shall properly remove and dispose of this material.

o Cost shall be based on the unit costs provided on the Bid Form. If materials were not previously identified on the Inspection Report, cost shall be tracked on a T&M basis (with signed daily field work orders).

o Contractor shall provide adequate labor to remove additional discovered ACM to maintain schedule.

• Include Pollution Coverage with Pioneer Construction & GRCC included as additional insured.

• The contractor is to review all bid documents, plans, and specifications to assure that the bidder understands all the coordination requirements between this trade and other related work and has included in the cost of work considerations for work sequence coordination with other trades on the project.

• Plumbing and electrical provisions for setting up decontamination areas.

Notes:

• This is a prevailing wage project. Provide wage rate information on Bid Form.

• This contract is to be held by GRCC

• Refer to Bid Form for specific Unit Cost & Alternate requests.

• Refer to Section1: General Notes to Contractors, Paragraph 1 in regards to Tariffs.

WORK CATEGORY 02B – Selective Demolition – Awarded Pro-Tech Environmental

• Division 00 – Procurement and Contracting Requirements as they apply to this work category.

• Division 01 – General Requirements are included as they apply to this work category.

• Technical Specifications o Section 02 4100 - Selective Demolition o Section 26 0505 – Selective Demolition for Electrical

• Provide demolition work in accordance with the construction documents, including all interior and exterior façade elements.

• The demolition contractor shall provide all dumpsters, chutes, equipment, and other means and methods for removing materials from the building and the site and properly disposing.

• Provisions for Cut and make safe for mechanical, plumbing, and electrical items will need to be included by demolition contractor

• Provide separate add alternate to remove all electrical items, plumbing items, HVAC items, and fire protection items – Indicate alternate cost on appropriate line on the bid form.

• Include all sawcutting required for complete demolition scope.

• Provide all engineered temporary shoring as needed to support existing remaining structure.

• Contractor performing demolition scope of work is responsible to provide protection of existing any existing finishes not noted to be demo’d or removed.

• The contractor is to review all bid documents, plans, and specifications to assure that the bidder understands all the coordination requirements between this trade and other related work and has included in the cost of work considerations for work sequence coordination with other trades on the project.

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• Base bid scope of work is to include the removal of all ceilings assemblies inclusive of any item that is visibly attached to the ceiling assembly, this includes but is not limited to:

o Light fixtures o Hvac diffusers, registers, and grilles o Cover plates o Speakers o outlets

Notes:

• This is a prevailing wage project. Provide wage rate information on Bid Form.

• Refer to Bid Form for specific Unit Cost & Alternate Requests.

Specifically Excluded:

• Roof demolition by others.

• As part of…