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SMITHGROUP 00100754 CITY OF JACKSON

MARTIN LUTHER KING REC CENTER PLAYGROUND

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 000001 – TABLE OF CONTENTS

INVITATION TO BID

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

CHECKLIST FOR BID SUBMITTAL

PROPOSAL

BID SHEET

CONTRACT COMPLIANCE

NON-DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE FOR ALL CITY OF JACKSON CONTRACTS

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATION OF NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT OF PRIME BIDDER

SECTION C

RIGHT TO KNOW CONTRACTOR RELEASE FORM

CITY OF JACKSON ETHICS DISCLOSURE FORM VENDORS AND CONTRACTORS

CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

REFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE

RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTOR ORDINANCE

RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTOR BID EVALUATION CRITERIA

AGREEMENT

GENERAL CONDITIONS

PERFORMANCE BOND

LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND

MAINTENANCE AND GUARANTEE BOND

SECTION 004373 – PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF VALUES FORM

SECTION 007213 – GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

SECTION 012300 - ALTERNATIVES

SECTION 012500 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

SECTION 012510 - SUBSTITUTION REQUEST FORM

SECTION 012600 - CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

SECTION 012900 - PAYMENT PROCEDURES

SECTION 013110 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

SECTION 014200 - REFERENCES

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

SECTION 033000 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

SECTION 079200 - JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

SECTION 129300 – SITE FURNISHINGS

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DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

SECTION 311011 - SITE CLEARING

SECTION 312000 - EARTH MOVING

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 329100 - SOIL PREPARATION (TOPSOIL)

SECTION 329200 – LAWNS

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT 007213 - 1

SECTION 007213 - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

INCLUDED BY REFERENCE

COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION TO ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL CODES, AS AMENDED;

INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FEDERAL AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) OF 2010, AS AMENDED; THE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES CIVIL RIGHTS ACT, ACT 220 OF 1976, AS AMENDED; THE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT SAFETY ACT, P.A.16 OF 1997, AS AMENDED; THE UTILIZATION OF PUBLIC FACILITIES BY PHYSICALLY LIMITED ACT, P.A. 1 OF 1966, AS AMENDED; THE ELLIOTT-LARSEN CIVIL RIGHTS ACT, ACT 453 OF 1976, AS AMENDED; AND THE 2013 ACCESS BOARD'S FINAL GUIDELINES FOR

OUTDOOR DEVELOPED AREAS.

ELLIOTT LARSON CIVIL RIGHTS/NON-DISCRIMINATION:

COMPLY WITH LEGAL REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO NONDISCRIMINATION AND NONDISCRIMINATORY USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS. THOSE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE ENSURING THAT ENTITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE TREASURY DO NOT DENY BENEFITS OR SERVICES, OR OTHERWISE DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN (INCLUDING LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY), DISABILITY, AGE, OR SEX (INCLUDING SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING AUTHORITIES: TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 (TITLE VI) PUBLIC LAW 88-352, 42 U.S.C. 2000D-1 ET SEQ., AND THE DEPARTMENT'S IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS, 31 CFR PART 22; SECTIONS 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 (SECTION 504), PUBLIC LAW 93-112, AS AMENDED BY PUBLIC LAW 93-516, 29 U.S.C. 794; TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972 (TITLE IX), 20 U.S.C. 1681 ET SEQ., AND THE DEPARTMENT'S IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS AT 31 CFR PART 23. IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT ITS ENFORCEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT, TREASURY WILL COLLECT AND REVIEW INFORMATION FROM RECIPIENTS TO ASCERTAIN THEIR COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS BEFORE AND AFTER PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. TREASURY'S IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS, 31 CFR PART 22, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) REGULATIONS, COORDINATION OF NON-DISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS, 28 CFR PART 42, PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF DATA AND INFORMATION FROM RECIPIENTS (SEE 28 CFR 42.406). TREASURY MAY REQUEST THAT RECIPIENTS

SUBMIT DATA FOR POST-AWARD COMPLIANCE REVIEWS, INCLUDING INFORMATION SUCH AS A

NARRATIVE DESCRIBING THEIR TITLE VI COMPLIANCE STATUS.

WOMEN, VETERAN, MINORITY OWNED BUSINESS LANGUAGE INCLUDED:

DIVIDE TOTAL REQUIREMENTS, WHERE ECONOMICALLY FEASIBLE, INTO SMALLER TASKS OR

QUANTITIES TO PERMIT MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION BY VETERAN-OWNED, SMALL AND MINORITY

BUSINESSES, AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES.

DAVIS BACON WAGE RATES:

COMPLY WITH THE DAVIS-BACON ACT, AS AMENDED (40 U.S.C. 3141-3148). WHEN REQUIRED BY FEDERAL PROGRAM LEGISLATION, ALL PRIME CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS IN EXCESS OF $2,000 AWARDED BY NON-FEDERAL ENTITIES MUST INCLUDE A PROVISION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE DAVIS-BACON ACT (40 U.S.C. 3141-3144, AND 3146-3148) AS SUPPLEMENTED BY DEPARTMENT OF LABOR REGULATIONS (29 CFR PART 5, “LABOR STANDARDS PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS COVERING FEDERALLY FINANCED AND ASSISTED CONSTRUCTION”). IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATUTE, CONTRACTORS MUST BE REQUIRED TO PAY WAGES NOT LESS THAN ONCE A WEEK. THE NON-FEDERAL ENTITY MUST PLACE A COPY OF THE CURRENT PREVAILING WAGE DETERMINATION ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR IN EACH SOLICITATION. THE DECISION TO AWARD A CONTRACT OR SUBCONTRACT MUST BE CONDITIONED UPON THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE WAGE DETERMINATION. THE NON-FEDERAL ENTITY MUST REPORT ALL SUSPECTED OR REPORTED VIOLATIONS TO THE FEDERAL AWARDING AGENCY. THE CONTRACT MUST ALSO INCLUDE A PROVISION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE COPELAND “ANTI-KICKBACK” ACT (40 U.S.C. 3145), AS SUPPLEMENTED BY DEPARTMENT OF LABOR REGULATIONS (29 CFR PART 3, “CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS ON PUBLIC BUILDING OR PUBLIC WORK FINANCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY LOANS OR GRANTS FROM THE UNITED STATES”). THE ACT PROVIDES THAT EACH CONTRACTOR OR SUBRECIPIENT MUST BE PROHIBITED FROM INCLUDING, BY ANY MEANS, ANY PERSON EMPLOYED IN THE CONSTRUCTION, COMPLETION, OR REPAIR OF PUBLIC WORK, TO GIVE UP ANY PART OF THE COMPENSATION TO WHICH HE OR SHE IS OTHERWISE ENTITLED. THE NON-FEDERAL ENTITY

MUST REPORT ALL SUSPECTED OR REPORTED VIOLATIONS TO THE FEDERAL AWARDING AGENCY.

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SECTION 004373 - PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF VALUES FORM

1.1 BID FORM SUPPLEMENT

A. A completed Proposed Schedule of Values form is required to be attached to the Bid Form.

1.2 PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF VALUES FORM

A. Proposed Schedule of Values Form: Provide a breakdown of the bid amount, including alternates, in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of bid. Coordinate with the Project Manual table of contents. Provide multiple line items for principal material and subcontract amounts in excess of five percent of the Contract Sum.

B. Contractor to use attached Schedule of Values Form

C. Arrange schedule of values consistent with format of AIA Document G703.

1. Copies of AIA standard forms may be obtained from the American Institute of Architects;

http://www.aia.org/contractdocs/purchase/index.htm; docspurchases@aia.org; (800) 942-7732.

2. Copies of EJCDC standard forms may be obtained from The Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee; www.nspe.org/resources/shop-nspe/ejcdc-contract-documents; (703) 684-2800.

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CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT:

COMPLY WITH CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT (40 U.S.C. 3701-3708). WHERE APPLICABLE, ALL CONTRACTS AWARDED BY THE NON-FEDERAL ENTITY IN EXCESS OF $100,000 THAT

INVOLVE THE EMPLOYMENT OF MECHANICS OR LABORERS MUST INCLUDE A PROVISION FOR

COMPLIANCE WITH 40 U.S.C. 3702 AND 3704, AS SUPPLEMENTED BY DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

REGULATIONS (29 CFR PART 5). UNDER 40 U.S.C. 3702 OF THE ACT, EACH CONTRACTOR MUST BE

REQUIRED TO COMPUTE THE WAGES OF EVERY MECHANIC AND LABORER ON THE BASIS OF A

STANDARD WORK WEEK OF 40 HOURS.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES CIVIL RIGHTS ACT:

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES CIVIL RIGHTS ACT (ACT 220 OF 1976) – ARTICLE 3: PUBLIC

ACCOMMODATIONS AND SERVICES

SECTION 301 – DEFINITIONS

(A) "PLACE OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION" MEANS A BUSINESS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION,

REFRESHMENT, ENTERTAINMENT, RECREATION, HEALTH, OR TRANSPORTATION FACILITY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER LICENSED OR NOT, WHOSE GOODS, SERVICES, FACILITIES, PRIVILEGES, ADVANTAGES, OR ACCOMMODATIONS ARE EXTENDED, OFFERED, SOLD, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.

(B) "PUBLIC SERVICE" MEANS A PUBLIC FACILITY, DEPARTMENT, AGENCY, BOARD, OR COMMISSION OWNED, OPERATED, OR MANAGED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THIS STATE OR A SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE, A COUNTY, CITY, VILLAGE, TOWNSHIP, OR INDEPENDENT OR REGIONAL DISTRICT IN THIS STATE OR A

TAX EXEMPT PRIVATE AGENCY ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC.

NOTE: PUBLIC SERVICE DOES NOT INCLUDE A STATE OR COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY WITH

RESPECT TO ACTIONS OR DECISIONS REGARDING AN INDIVIDUAL SERVING A SENTENCE OF

IMPRISONMENT.

SECTION 302 – PROHIBITED CONDUCT

EXCEPT WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW, A PERSON SHALL NOT:

(A) DENY AN INDIVIDUAL THE FULL AND EQUAL ENJOYMENT OF THE GOODS, SERVICES, FACILITIES, PRIVILEGES, ADVANTAGES, AND ACCOMMODATIONS OF A PLACE OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION OR

PUBLIC SERVICE BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY THAT IS UNRELATED TO THE INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY TO UTILIZE AND BENEFIT FROM THEM, OR BECAUSE OF THE USE OF ADAPTIVE DEVICES OR AIDS.

(B) PRINT, CIRCULATE, POST, MAIL, OR OTHERWISE CAUSE TO BE PUBLISHED A STATEMENT, ADVERTISEMENT, OR SIGN WHICH INDICATES THAT THE FULL AND EQUAL ENJOYMENT OF THE GOODS, SERVICES, FACILITIES, PRIVILEGES, ADVANTAGES, AND ACCOMMODATIONS OF A PLACE OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION OR PUBLIC SERVICE WILL BE REFUSED, WITHHELD FROM, OR DENIED AN INDIVIDUAL BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY THAT IS UNRELATED TO THE INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY TO UTILIZE AND BENEFIT

FROM THEM, OR BECAUSE OF THE USE OF ADAPTIVE DEVICES OR AIDS.

SECTION 303 – EXEMPTIONS

THIS ARTICLE SHALL NOT APPLY TO A PRIVATE CLUB OR OTHER ESTABLISHMENT NOT IN FACT OPEN TO

THE PUBLIC, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT:

THE GOODS, SERVICES, FACILITIES, PRIVILEGES, ADVANTAGES, OR ACCOMMODATIONS OF THE

PRIVATE CLUB OR ESTABLISHMENT ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE CUSTOMERS OR PATRONS OF

ANOTHER ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS A PLACE OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION, OR

IF IT IS LICENSED, CHARTERED, OR CERTIFIED BY THE STATE OR ANY OF ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.

STATE AND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS:

COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATIONS GRANT BY THE STATE OF MICHIGAN FROM ARPA FUNDING, RELEVANT STATE OR FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS APPLY.

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SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

The following General Requirements are in addition and supplementary to the terms and conditions stated in the "The Contract Agreement." It is the intent of these General Requirements to work together with the specified requirements of the Contract Agreement to define the terms and conditions agreed to between the City of Jackson and the Contractor for the performance of the Work. In the event there are any conflicts or specific contradictions between the Sections, the terms set forth in the Contract Agreement shall take precedence. Unless specifically mentioned otherwise, all costs to meet the conditions and requirements of these General Requirements shall not be paid for separately but shall be incorporated into the Contractor's pay item pricing.

A. Work covered by Contract Documents is as stipulated within this project manual and as accompanied by drawings.

B. Definitions. The following terms are used throughout the Contract Documents. The work will be governed in accord with the definitions.

Owner: Shall mean City of Jackson.

1. Owner's Representative: Onsite representative from City of Jackson.

2. Professional Service Consultant: Shall mean SmithGroup. Note that any reference to Inspection or Inspector in Division 01 through Division 35 shall not be defined as SmithGroup, but shall mean the testing agent, inspector, permit reviewer, compliance officer or other as defined within each section. Coordinate with Owner's Representative.

3. Fabricated: Fabricated pertains to items specifically assembled or made of selected materials or components to meet individual design requirements.

4. Manufactured: Manufactured means standard units, usually mass-produced by an established manufacturer of the respective item.

5. Provide: Provide means furnish and install.

6. Shop fabricated or shop made: Shop fabricated or shop made refers to items made by a Contractor or Subcontractor in their own Shop.

1.2 SUBMITTAL OF SHOP DRAWINGS

The Contractor shall submit the requisite shop drawings and catalog documents for any material or equipment proposed to be utilized in the performance of the Work to the Owner's Construction Engineering Inspection Consultant, which shall distribute the Submittals to the Landscape Architect/Civil Engineer with a copy to the Owner. The Contractor shall transmit said submittals to the Landscape Architect/Civil Engineer in a form and manner that would allow the Landscape Architect/Civil Engineer to review the submittals in an efficient and timely manner. The Design Engineer will review each submittal for compliance with the Contract Documents. If a submittal is found to be non-compliant, then the submittal will be returned to the Contractor to be corrected. Finally, after the Landscape Architect/Civil Engineer have reviewed and approved the submittals, the Contractor shall distribute the final submittal copies to the Owner as part of the close out documents.

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1.3 AS-BUILT RECORDS

A set of Construction Documents shall be marked as As-Built Drawings and be maintained at the Project site by the Contractor for the purposes of making all changes, revisions, relocations, reroutes, or variances in the Work that differ from the Construction Documents. The As-Built Drawings shall be made accessible to all of the Contractor's subcontractors for recording any changes, field sketches, revisions, relocations, reroutes, or variances in the Work. The completed set of As-Built Drawings shall be transmitted to the Owner upon completion of the Work provided in a timely manner and in AutoCAD 2010 version or later, to the City. Field sketches and installation records, other than shop, fabrication, or field installation drawings, shall not be submitted separately but shall be recorded on the As-Built Drawing set only.

1.4 PROJECT MEETINGS

The Contractor shall arrange and conduct scheduled biweekly progress meeting and prepare and distribute meeting minutes. Special meetings for the purposes of coordinating and monitoring the work progress, identifying problems, informing subcontractor and Project participants of project status, stressing safety, coordinating construction details and inspecting quality conformance shall be conducted as required to assure the smooth and uninterrupted progression of the Work.

1.5 FIELD OFFICE BUILDINGS, SHEDS, AND TEMPORARY STORAGE AREAS

The Contractor shall provide all temporary storage area enclosures to conduct the Work and properly administrate the Work. The Contractor may locate storage areas on site at Contractor’s discretion, and subject to Owner Representative’s location approval, but Contractor will have full responsibility to maintain access to the Work and the work of the Owner. Any relocation of the Contractor’s temporary facilities or storage required to provide access for installation of utilities or the Owner shall be done to maintain the schedule at no cost to the City.

1.6 TEMPORARY PROJECT SIGN

A. The Contractor, may at its own expense design, fabricate and construct one (1) Project Identification Sign for the purpose of advertising the Project. Contractor to coordinate with Landscape Architect/Civil Engineer for rendered graphics of proposed site. The sign shall be constructed of exterior grade wood, with weather resistant graphics and hardware and shall be a maximum of 16 square feet. The design and content of the sign shall be subject to the approval of the City.

1.7 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCING AND NOTIFICATION PLAN

A. The Contractor must submit to the Owner’s Representative, Landscape Architect and Owner a detailed plan, which shall delineate the sequence of the various construction activities that will occur on the Project Site, all road closure requirements (including closure time duration on a per block basis) and proposed measures to maintain reasonable and safe access for the stakeholders and business owners which may be affected by construction activities. The Construction Sequence and Lane closure plan shall be provided to the Owner’s representative at the time of the Contractor’s first proposed Schedule submittal to the City, due within 7 days of the City providing the Contractor with a Notice to Proceed. The City at its sole discretion will determine the reasonableness of the Contractor’s plan to provide and maintain pedestrian and vehicular access. The Plan has to be approved by the Owner’s Representative, Landscape Architect and Owner before the Contractor will be allowed to commence work on the Project Site.

Owner’s Representative to provide dates and limitations to site for Fairground events during the time of construction.

B. The Contractor shall designate only one (1) individual who will be assigned to the work throughout its entirety to be responsible for all communications with the stakeholders in the project area. The Contractor shall notify the stakeholders in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the anticipated start of construction activities and again not less than seven (7) days prior to the actual start of construction activities. The Contractor may be required to fabricate and post signage in various locations on the project site advising the stakeholders in the project area of the forthcoming construction activity.

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1.8 CONSTRUCTION PARKING

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for its employees' and subcontractors' vehicles while parked on or off the construction site. Any vehicle found to be owned by the Contractor's employee or an employee of the Contractor's subcontractor parked illegally may be towed away by the City and charged to the Contractor by Change Order. The City reserves the right to deny parking privileges on the Project site to any individual who parks a vehicle improperly or operates any vehicle in an unsafe manner.

1.9 WATER SERVICE

A. If required for construction purposes, the Contractor will arrange for, or otherwise furnish, and pay for water required for the Work. The Contractor shall be responsible to provide and maintain connections, backwater valves, valves, and pipe that may be required to supply water at a point convenient to the work area. The locations of the connections shall be acceptable to Water Department.

1.10 TEMPORARY POWER, LIGHTING AND PHONE SERVICE

The Contractor will furnish and pay for electrical power and telephone service necessary (if needed) for the Work including labor, equipment and materials required to make connections to power sources and to provide and pay for any required temporary electrical power and light at location of work. Temporary equipment and wiring for power, lighting and distribution requirements shall be in accordance with applicable provisions of governing laws, codes and ordinances. The Contractor shall maintain temporary wiring and related equipment so as not to constitute a hazard to persons or property. City may possibly provide electric to site. Temporary electrical power may be needed for portion of work.

1.11 TOILET FACILITIES

A. The Contractor shall arrange for, provide (per OSHA guidelines) and maintain temporary on-site sanitary toilet facilities for use by the Contractor and City for the duration of the Work.

1.12 WEATHER PROTECTION

A. The Contractor shall provide weather protection, including pumping water and temporary heat and ventilation as required during construction to protect the Work from damage due from freezing, frost, rain, dampness, excessive heat or other adverse elements and as required to maintain the continuous progression of the Work without stoppage due to the weather. This shall include hot and cold weather concrete placement protections recommended by the American Concrete Institute.

1.13 EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS

A. The information in this Bid Package is intended to orient the Contractor to the site. The Contractor will be responsible to thoroughly evaluate the site conditions for construction requirements. It is the responsibility of the Contractor in conjunction with the utility companies to verify the exact types and locations of existing utilities. All damage to existing utilities, caused by the Contractor, shall be repaired at Contractor’s expense, in accordance with the standards of the applicable City department or private utility company.

1.14 UTILITY SHUT-OFF REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contactor shall coordinate all utility shut-offs with the Utility Companies and departments to permit the proper and safe performance of the Work as scheduled. The Contractor shall have the full responsibility for contacting MISSDIG at least 72-hours prior to any subsurface excavation.

1.15 PROTECTION

A. The Contractor shall provide site protection, traffic controls and barricades as required to secure the site from trespassers and the general public. The Contractor shall install, in conformance to the requirements of the governing road/street authority, traffic controls for all work performed in the rights-of-way including curb cuts and utility taps.

1.16 REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED WORK

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A. The Contractor shall be responsible to pay all costs for the timely (within schedule parameters) replacement or restoration of any portion of the Facility damaged by fire or other cause during construction to the extent that such damage is a result of the negligence or a faulty installation made by the Contractor or its subcontractors.

1.17 EMERGENCIES

A. In any emergency affecting the safety of persons or property, the Contractor shall act at its discretion to prevent threatened damage, injury or loss, provided that the Contractor shall have determined that there is not sufficient time to advise and consult with the City prior to taking such action.

1.18 FIRE HAZARDS

A. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to eliminate possible fire hazards and to prevent damage to construction work, equipment, temporary field offices, storage sheds, and other property.

During construction, the Contractor shall provide fire extinguishers and fire hose in accordance with the appropriate OSHA and construction industry rules and regulations.

1.19 FLAMMABLE HAZARDS

A. Gasoline, benzene, other combustible materials, oils, solvents, or chemicals shall not be poured into sewers, manholes, or traps. All casual spills shall be immediately cleaned up and all contaminated soil removed from the site and legally disposed. Tarpaulins and other materials used for temporary enclosures, coverings and protection shall be flameproofed. The Contractor shall comply with City, State and Federal regulations with respect to barrels and tanks containing flammable or hazardous materials, and shall remove any such materials immediately at the request of the City.

1.20 EXPLOSIVE CHARGES

A. Any fastening device, powder activated stud gun or any other device or system of any kind using an explosive charge for activation may not be used in performing work at the Project site unless it is specifically approved by OSHA or the City Health Department. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to secure all permits and permissions without extra cost to the City and to assure the safe use of any such devices by trained individuals.

1.21 FIRST AID

A. A completely equipped first-aid kit shall be provided and maintained by the Contractor at the site in a clean orderly condition and shall be readily accessible at all times to all the Contractor's employees. The Contractor shall designate certain employees who are properly instructed to be in charge of first aid. At least one such employee shall be available at the site whenever work is being carried on.

1.22 HOURS OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall conduct the work during normal working hours in cooperation with the existing property owners and occupants. At the beginning of work on this Contract, the Contractor shall notify the City, in writing, the schedule of the days and work hours proposed for a normal workweek. The Contractor shall be responsible for contacting in advance all involved parties whenever the Contractor intends to depart from the normal workweek schedule and resolve to the satisfaction of the City any reasonable objections made. All costs incurred, due to the failure of the Contractor to properly notify involved parties, shall be paid by the Contractor or deducted from the Contractor’s contract amount.

B. The Contractor shall plan and conduct the Work so as not to create a public nuisance or disturb the peace specifically for any residents near or adjacent to the Project site. Should the Contractor be stopped by order of a public authority from working at such times that are contrary to or in violation of any law, ordinance, permit, or license, the Contractor shall not be entitled to an extension of time or additional compensation due to such stoppage.

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C. In an emergency, requiring work to be performed outside the normal work week schedule to save or protect life or property, the requirements for the twenty-four (24) hour notification will be waived. The Contractor shall notify the City as soon as the Contractor determines that an emergency condition exists necessitating the change in or extension of the normal hours of work. However, the Contractor's determination of the existence of the emergency is subject to the review and revision by the City.

D. The normal workweek schedule and/or daily hours of work may be altered as directed by the City, when, in its reasonable judgment, such alteration is necessary to maintain the required progress of the Work.

1.23 SANITARY REQUIREMENT

A. Committing unnecessary acts of nuisance on the Project site is prohibited. Any employee who violates such provisions shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Contractor and not be permitted to work on the project site without the written consent of the City.

1.24 CLEANLINESS OF PROJECT SITE AND STREET

A. The Work and all public or private property used in connection with the Work shall be kept in a neat, clean and orderly condition at all times. Stored materials shall be safely stacked and ordered. Waste materials, rubbish and debris shall removed daily and shall not be allowed to accumulate. No burning of rubbish is permitted.

B. The Contractor shall remove unused construction equipment, temporary buildings and excess materials from the site upon the reasonable request of the EDC. The site shall not be permitted to become a storage yard for the Contractor’s equipment and materials not directly involve in the Work. Any stored equipment or unnecessary materials stockpiled shall be removed from the Project site upon the request of the City.

C. During the performance of the Work, the Contractor shall daily inspect and maintain the Project site in a clean condition including control of dust, picking up scattered construction debris, and removal of splattered materials from the surfaces of the new construction. Should the Contractor fail to maintain proper cleanliness or order of the site the City, upon 48 hour notice to the Contractor, shall arrange for the cleaning and removal of extraneous materials accumulated at the site and shall have the right to deduct the costs incurred from the Contract value.

D. Trucks hauling loose material from or to the project site shall be tight and their loads trimmed and tarped to prevent spillage on the public streets. This requirement likewise applies to suppliers making deliveries to the Project site. The Contractor will be held responsible to require compliance by the Contractor’s suppliers. The City shall have the right to deny site access to any subcontractor or supplier who refuses to comply with this requirement. The Contractor shall promptly (daily as a minimum) clean streets, sidewalks and alleys dirtied by any cause arising from the Contractor’s operations. Should the Contractor fail to maintain proper street cleanliness, the City, upon notice to the Contractor will clean any such public right of ways and shall have the right to deduct the costs incurred from the Contract value.

1.25 DEWATERING

A. The Contractor shall dewater and keep dry all trenches and other excavated areas at the site by evenly grading the surface drainage to eliminate standing water. The Contractor shall be responsible to protect structural bearing subgrades and materials from ponding, standing water or erosion. Dewatering operations shall not be permitted to discharge water to any other private properties. The Contractor shall be responsible for securing Water Department permission prior to discharging any water from the site into public sewers.

1.26 SECURITY

A. The Contractor shall secure and protect from theft, loss or damage all materials and equipment used for or relating to the Work until final completion and acceptance by the City.

1.27 WORKING AREA

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A. All the Work under this Contract shall be performed on the Project site. The Contractor shall access the Project site via City streets and rights-of-way. The Contractor shall review the legal loading limit for the access streets and rights-of-way and shall be responsible for coordinating deliveries and shipments that do not exceed the legal load limits.

B. The Contractor shall use Flagmen whenever trucks or equipment enter public roadways from the project site.

C. Should additional working or storage space be desired, the Contractor shall make all arrangements with any property owner and submit to the City written evidence that the Contractor has secured permission to use this property for construction purposes. The Contractor shall pay all expense in connection with its use, and in no way involves or obligates the City by such use.

1.28 SPECIAL SYSTEM INSPECTIONS

A. The Contractor, as part of the Work, shall coordinate all specialty manufacturer inspections and testing required to certify that the installation of the Work meets the manufacturer’s conditions for warranty.

1.29 TIME OF STARTING AND COMPLETION OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall, carry on the construction operations continuously without stoppage so that all items of work are totally complete including punchlist in accordance with the agreed upon completion date. This shall not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility to coordinate the Work with City, and to sequence the Work including interrupting the Work as required by the City.

1.30 TESTING & INSPECTION

A. The City’s separately contracted Construction Engineering & Inspection Consultant shall arrange and pay for all testing and inspection required to verify conformance of the Work with the Contract Documents. All testing and inspection shall be coordinated with the City.

1.31 SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall install and maintain, for the duration of the Project, soil erosion protection measures as required by the MDEQ, and Health Department. The Contractor shall provide other temporary soil erosion control as required to eliminate sedimentation from entering sewers and open ditches due to the Contractor’s operations. The Contractor shall remove completely all soil erosion control measures from the site at the end of the Project.

B. The Contractor will promptly remove soil, debris, or other materials spilled, dumped, or otherwise deposited on public streets, highways, or other public thoroughfares by the Contractor’s equipment and operations.

C. The Contractor shall abide by the requirements of the "Authorized Public Agency" under the provisions of Section 11 of Act 347 of the Public Acts of 1972, "Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act" as modified or superseded.

D. Current Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plans included in set are approved by the Health Department.

1.32 DISCLAIMER OF SITE INFORMATION

A. By its own examinations, observations, investigations and tests the Contractor shall make its own determination of the existing site conditions. Information contained in this Bid Package is provided solely for the informational use of the Contractor. The City does not guarantee the accuracy or sufficiency of any site information.

1.33 UNIT PRICES

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A. Unit prices, if established during the Project, shall include all permits, fees, labor, material, tools, supervision, equipment, taxes, insurance and bonding necessary for or incidental to the proper completion of the Work.

1.34 TRUCK TICKETS

A. Any excavated materials removed from the site shall be controlled for assurance of legal dumping by (3) part "Truck Tickets" for each load of material removed from the site. The Contractor shall note on each truck ticket the bid package number, date, location of excavation, trucking firms, quantity of material and time of departure for each outgoing truck. The Contractor shall record the disposal site and time of disposal on the "Truck Ticket" and shall obtain the signature of the recipient of the material in verification thereof and return the completed "Truck Ticket" to the City.

1.35 ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATION

A. Owner shall make available to the Contractor any environmental reports or information in the Owner’s possession as reference information .to assist in the Contractor’s required production of the Health and Safety Plan, as expressed in paragraph 1.3 of Section VII of the Bid Documents. Unless otherwise noted in the plans and specifications the Contractor shall assume that all excavated material in the right of way is contaminated and shall be taken to a licensed Class II landfill. If the Contractor encounters potential hazardous materials, the Contractor shall notify the EDC for inspection of the condition before proceeding with any Work in that area. The contractor shall continue with the orderly progression of work in non impacted areas. Subject to the nature of the hazardous material encountered and the Contractors qualifications, the EDC reserves the right to require the Contractor to perform any removal/remediation work for hazardous materials on a time and material basis, or negotiated basis according to the provisions of the Contract Documents.

1.36 PROTECTION OF THE PRIVATE AND EXISTING UTILITIES

A. The Contractor shall protect and maintain for the duration of the work all existing improvements and utilities that are to remain. The Contractor will immediately undertake and pay for the repair of any damaged existing improvements or utilities.

B. All unattended excavations, voids, pits, manholes or holes shall be barricaded immediately by the Contractor. Barriers shall be removed promptly by the Contractor when no longer required, C. Precautions against fire, accidental explosion, excessive dust and accident shall be strictly enforced by the Contractor in cooperation with the City and the EDC.

D. The Contractor shall not allow salvaged material, debris, and trash to accumulate on the project site but shall require all such material to be hauled away on a regular, daily basis.

1.37 PROTECTION OUTSIDE THE PROJECT AREA

A. All existing areas outside the limits of the Work shall be protected from damage. All damage caused by the Contractor shall be corrected at the expense of the Contractor and to abide by City or City Standards.

B. During progress of work, the Contractor shall keep adjacent roads free of trash, debris, and salvage material resulting from the work.

C. The Contractor is advised that other construction activities may be performed by others within the Project area during this the performance of the Work under this Contract Agreement. The Contractor shall plan proposed trucking and all other vehicular routes accordingly in coordination with and at the reasonable direction of the City.

D. All construction traffic control signage and barricading shall conform to the standard requirements of the governmental body having jurisdiction over the street right of way.

1.38 TEMPORARY CONTROLS

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A. Surface Water Control – The Contractor shall complete the work in such a manner so as not to entrap surface water on the site. Low areas caused by removals, shall be graded in such a manner to allow drainage to existing storm water structures. The Contractor shall be responsible for drying out and repairing any grade surfaces damaged due to the Contractors failure to properly grade the work area.

B. The Contractor shall secure and pay for all erosion control permits and conduct earth changes in a manner, which will effectively eliminate accelerated soil erosion and resulting sedimentation. Measures to be taken shall include but not be limited to:

C. Provide temporary soil erosion control to eliminate sedimentation from entering sewers and open ditches.

D. Remove sediment caused by accelerated soil erosion from runoff water before it leaves the site.

E. Maintain temporary soil erosion silt fences, sediment traps and control measures for the term of this contract.

F. Promptly remove soil, debris, or other material spilled, dumped, or otherwise deposited on public streets, highways, or other public thoroughfares during transit.

G. The Contractor shall utilize applicable soil erosion details, shown on Contract drawings, in implementing his work.

H. The Contractor shall utilize water trucks and other dust inhibiting methods to control fugitive dust emanating from the work activity performed under this scope of work. Truck and equipment wheels shall be cleaned before exiting the project area. Travel routes shall be established with the prior approval of the City to reduce dust in adjacent areas. Existing roads shall be used wherever practical based on street loading capacity.

1.39 SUSPECTED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

A. In the event the Contractor encounters excavated materials that are suspected as hazardous, the Contractor shall notify the City for review, and through City’s Environmental Consultant the possible characterization and management of the suspect material. If it is determined that the suspect material is hazardous by the City’s environmental Consultant, the Consultant will provide a material handling protocol for the Contractor.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. Confine operations at site to areas permitted by:

1. Law

2. Permits

3. Contract

4. Owner's Representative

5. Required use of adjacent existing buildings

6. Contract documents

B. Confer with Owner's Representative and obtain full knowledge of all site rules and regulations affecting work.

C. Conform to site rules and regulations while engaged in project construction.

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D. Site rules and regulations take precedence over others that may exist outside such jurisdiction.

E. Employees On Site: The Owner's Representative may examine Contractor's list of employees, including those of his subcontractors and their agents for all employees working on site.

F. Vehicle use: Rigidly enforce the following:

1. Keep all vehicles, mechanized or motorized equipment locked at all times when parked and unattended on Owner’s premises.

2. Do not, under any circumstance, leave any vehicle unattended with motor or engine running, or with ignition key in place.

3. All traffic control subject to Owner's Representative approval.

4. Contractor employee parking shall be limited to areas indicated by Owner's Representative.

5. Contractor shall not park any vehicles within the dripline of trees.

G. Do not unreasonably encumber site with materials or equipment.

H. Assume full responsibility for protection safety and safekeeping of products stored on premises.

I. Move all stored products or equipment, which interferes with operations of Owner or other subcontractors.

J. Obtain and pay for use of additional storage or work area needed for operations.

K. Limit use of site for work and storage:

1. To areas indicated on the drawings.

2. To areas approved in advance by Owner's Representative.

L. The Contractor acknowledges that the Owner will use the adjacent sites and the Contractor must maintain staff and appropriate safety requirements. Contractor to work with Owner's Representative to coordinate with scheduled events. Owner's Representative to provide schedule.

3.2 DUTIES OF CONTRACTOR

A. Except as specifically noted, provide and pay for:

1. Labor, materials and equipment.

2. Tools, construction equipment and machinery.

3. Water, heat and utilities required for construction.

4. Other facilities and services necessary for proper execution and completion of work.

B. Secure and pay for as necessary for proper execution and completion of work, and as applicable at time of receipt of bids.

1. Licenses.

C. Give required notices.

D. Promptly submit written notice to Professional Services Consultant of known or observed variances of Contract Documents from legal requirements.

1. Appropriate modifications to Contract Documents will adjust necessary changes.

2. Assume responsibility for Work known to be contrary to such requirements.

E. Enforce strict discipline and good order among employees. Do not employ on Work:

1. Unfit persons.

2. Persons not skilled in assigned task.

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F. Purchase and maintain insurance in accordance with the Contract Agreement.

G. Contractor shall protect existing site from damage. Contractor shall clean areas of construction debris, equipment, and material prior to Date of Completion for such area.

3.3 PERMITS

A. See Section 003143 PERMIT APPLICATION

3.4 TIME OF COMPLETION

A. Completion of work shall be in accordance with the schedule as indicated in the Bid Form.

3.5 JOB OPERATIONS

A. Project Security:

1. Take necessary precautions such as barrier to protect Owner's personnel, the public, in the area of construction.

2. Securely close off all areas of construction after working hours to prevent entry by unauthorized persons.

3. Provide barriers to prevent visitors from construction area.

3.6 WORK LIMITATIONS:

A. Owner's personnel may occupy all spaces around where work will be done. Any work done during times of occupancy shall be limited in scope to prevent disturbing it.

B. Give Owner's representative three days notice before starting Construction Work in any area.

C. All work, including material storage, shall be limited to the project area.

3.7 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.

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SECTION 012300 - ALTERNATES

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 alternates. Any of these alternates can be accepted at any time of the construction of the park at no additional cost or markup to the owner.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Alternate: An amount proposed by bidders and stated on the Bid Form for certain work defined in the bidding requirements that may be added to or deducted from the base bid amount if the Owner decides to accept a corresponding change either in the amount of construction to be completed or in the products, materials, equipment, systems, or installation methods described in the Contract Documents.

1. Alternates described in this Section are part of the Work only if enumerated in the Agreement.

2. The cost or credit for each alternate is the net addition to or deduction from the Contract Sum to incorporate alternates into the Work. No other adjustments are made to the Contract Sum.

1.4 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Revise or adjust affected adjacent work as necessary to completely integrate work of the alternate into Project.

1. Include as part of each alternate, miscellaneous devices, accessory objects, and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation whether or not indicated as part of alternate.

B. Execute accepted alternates under the same conditions as other work of the Contract.

C. Schedule: A schedule of alternates is included at the end of this Section. Specification Sections referenced in schedule contain requirements for materials necessary to achieve the work described under each alternate.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES

A. Any alternates as part of this contract may be accepted at any time during the construction process. These may be added after certain milestones of the project are concluded (example Earthwork operations). The alternates are to be accepted at the same price as at the time of bidding. No mark-up will be accepted due to construction in year 2026 or any other reasons. Add pricing to SECTION 004123 Bid Form.

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B. Alternate No. 1: HDPE UNDERDRAIN SYSTEM

1. Base Bid: No underdrain system

2. Alternate 1 – 6” diameter HDPE pipe underdrain system (schematic layout on plans)

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SECTION 012500 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

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.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

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

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 in order to meet other Project requirements but may offer advantage to Contractor or Owner.

1.4 PROCEDURES

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

1.5 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions for Cause: Submit requests for substitution immediately on discovery of need for change, but not later than 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.

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B. Substitutions for Convenience: Architect will consider requests for substitution if received within days after [commencement of the Work] [the Notice to Proceed] [the Notice of Award]. Requests received after that time may be considered or rejected at discretion of Architect.

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 offers Owner a substantial advantage in cost, time, energy conservation, or other considerations, after deducting additional responsibilities Owner must assume. Owner's additional responsibilities may include compensation to Architect for redesign and evaluation services, increased cost of other construction by Owner, and similar considerations.

b. Requested substitution does not require extensive revisions to the Contract Documents.

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

d. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

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

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

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

h. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work.

i. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

j. 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)

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SECTION 012510 - SUBSTITUTION REQUEST FORM

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SECTION 012600 - CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for handling and processing Contract modifications.

1.3 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK

Architect will issue supplemental instructions authorizing minor changes in the Work, not involving adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time.

1.4 PROPOSAL REQUESTS

Owner-Initiated Proposal Requests: will issue a detailed description of proposed changes in the Work that may require adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time.