20261021 Clark Construction Project Manual.pdf

Whitehall District Schools Phase 1 Projects

PROJECT MANUAL

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Clark Construction Job #: 25-2983

Bid Release No.: 01

Bid Release Date: October 21, 2026

Sealed Bids Due: November 10, 2026

BID CATEGORIES :

Number Trade

01A Final Cleaning

01B Commissioning

02A Selective Demolition

03A Concrete

04A Masonry

05A Structural & Miscellaneous Steel

06A Rough and Finish Carpentry & General Trades

07A Roofing

08A Entrances and Storefronts, Windows, Glass and Glazing

09A Metal Studs, Gypboard, Acoustical Ceilings & EIFS

09B Carpet, Resilient Flooring & Hard Tile

09C Painting and Wall Covering

11A Food Service Equipment

23A HVAC & Plumbing (Whitehall Middle School)

23B HVAC & Plumbing (Ealy Elementary)

26A Electrical, Low Voltage & Fire Alarm

31A Site Work & Site Utilities

32A Landscaping

SECTION 000110

TABLE OF CONTENTS

10/21/26

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Section 000110-Table of Contents JANUARY 2024

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION

000101 PROJECT MANUAL COVER

000110 TABLE OF CONTENTS

000115 LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

001100 ADVERTISEMENT/INVITATION FOR BIDS

002113 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

002413 SCOPE OF WORK - GENERAL NOTES

002416 SCOPE OF WORK - BID CATEGORY SPECIFIC NOTES

003113 PROJECT MILESTONE SCHEDULE

004126 BID PROPOSAL FORM

004126.1 FAMILIAL DISCLOSURE FORM

004126.2 IRAN SANCTION FORM

004126.3 CRIMMINAL AFFIDAVIT FORM

CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

005216 AGREEMENT FORM

006113 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND

006200 CERTIFICATES AND OTHER FORMS

007216 GENERAL CONDITIONS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

012100 ALLOWANCES

012300 ALTERNATES

012600 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

012900 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

012973 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

013119 PROJECT MEETINGS

013316 DESIGN DATA (BIM COORDINATION)

013323 SHOP DRAWINGS, PROJECT DATA AND SAMPLES

013529 HEALTH, SAFETY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES

013543 ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES

014516 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES

014517 NON-CONFORMANCE PROCEDURE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Section 000110-Table of Contents JANUARY 2024

015000 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

017123 FIELD ENGINEERING

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)

017329 CUTTING AND PATCHING

017700 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

017823 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

017839 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

See Pure Project Manual for additional specifications.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 000115

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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Section 000115-List of Drawing Sheets, JANUARY 2024

1. LIST OF DRAWINGS PREPARED BY PURE ARCHITECTS

WDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

SHEET

NO.

TITLE DATE

G001 COVER SHEET 9/30/2026

G002

DRAWING INDEX, PARTITIONS, NOTES, AND

ACCESSIBILITY

9/30/2026

G101 FIRST FLOOR CODE COMPLIANCE PLANS 9/30/2026

L000 EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS OVERALL 9/30/2026

L001

EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS SOUTH COURTYARD

OVERALL

9/30/2026

L002

EXISTING CONDITIONS NORTHWEST COURTYARD

ENLARGEMENT

9/30/2026

L003

DEMOLITION PLAN NORTHWEST COURTYARD

ENLARGEMENT

9/30/2026

L004

SITE PLAN NORTHWEST COURTYARD

ENLARGEMENT

9/30/2026

L005

PAVEMENT SCORING PLAN NORTHWEST

COURTYARD ENLARGEMENT

9/30/2026

L006

GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN NORTHWEST

COURTYARD ENLARGEMENT

9/30/2026

L007

LANDSCAPE PLAN NORTHWEST COURTYARD

ENLARGEMENT

9/30/2026

L008

EXISTING CONDITIONS SOUTHEAST COURTYARD

ENLARGEMENT

9/30/2026

L009

DEMOLITION PLAN SOUTHEAST COURTYARD

ENLARGEMENT

9/30/2026

L010

SITE PLAN AND GRADING PLAN SOUTHEAST

COURTYARD ENLARGEMENT

9/30/2026

L011

LANDSCAPE PLAN SOUTHEAST COURTYARD

ENLARGEMENT

9/30/2026

L012 EXISTING CONDITIONS NORTH LAWN OVERALL 9/30/2026

L013

DEMOLITION PLAN NORTH LAWN COURTYARD

ENLARGEMENT

9/30/2026

L014

SITE PLAN NORTH LAWN COURTYARD

ENLARGEMENT

9/30/2026

L015

GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN NORTH LAWN

COURTYARD ENLARGEMENT

9/30/2026

L016

LANDSCAPE PLAN NORTH LAWN COURTYARD

ENLARGEMENT

9/30/2026

L017 SITE DETAILS 9/30/2026

D101 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN 9/30/2026

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D101B FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - UNIT B 9/30/2026

D102 ROOF DEMOLITION PLAN 9/30/2026

D201 FIRST FLOOR CEILING DEMOLITION PLAN 9/30/2026

S001 STRUCTURAL NOTES 9/30/2026

S101B FOUNDATION PLAN - UNIT B 9/30/2026

S102B ROOF FRAMING PLAN - UNIT B 9/30/2026

S201 FOUNDATION DETAILS 9/30/2026

S301 FRAMING DETAILS 9/30/2026

A101 OVERALL FIRST FLOOR PLAN 9/30/2026

A101B FIRST FLOOR PLAN - UNIT B 9/30/2026

A102 ROOF PLAN 9/30/2026

A120 ENLARGED ROOF PLAN 9/30/2026

A121 ENLARGED KITCHEN/SERVING PLANS 9/30/2026

A122 ENLARGED RESTROOM PLANS 9/30/2026

A201 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN 9/30/2026

A201B UNIT B REFLECTED CEILING PLAN 9/30/2026

A301 BUILDING SECTIONS AND ELEVATIONS 9/30/2026

A411 WALL SECTIONS 9/30/2026

A421 DETAILS 9/30/2026

A601 DOOR SCHEDULES + ELEVATIONS 9/30/2026

I001 MATERIAL SELECTION SCHEDULE 9/30/2026

I101 FIRST FLOOR FINISH PLAN 9/30/2026

FSE-1

FOOD SERVICE EXISTING CONDITIONS FLOOR

PLAN

9/30/2026

FSE-2 FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT FLOOR PLAN 9/30/2026

FSE-3 FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 9/30/2026

FSE-4 FOOD SERVICE ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN 9/30/2026

FSE-5 FOOD SERVICE ELECTRICAL SCHEDULE 9/30/2026

FSE-6 FOOD SERVICE PLUMBING FLOOR PLAN 9/30/2026

FSE-7 FOOD SERVICE VENTILATION FLOOR PLAN 9/30/2026

FSE-8 FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT DETAILS 9/30/2026

PD101B

PLUMBING DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR PLAN -

UNIT B

9/30/2026

PD102B PLUMBING DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN - UNIT B 9/30/2026

P001B PLUMBING UNDERFLOOR PLAN - UNIT B 9/30/2026

P101B PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR PLAN - UNIT B 9/30/2026

P102B PLUMBING ROOF PLAN - UNIT B 9/30/2026

P200 PLUMBING SCHEDULE 9/30/2026

P201 PLUMBING DETAILS 9/30/2026

MD101A

MECHANICAL DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR PLAN -

UNIT A

9/30/2026

MD101B

MECHANICAL DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR PLAN -

UNIT B

9/30/2026

MD101C MECHANICAL DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR PLAN - 9/30/2026

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UNIT C

MD101D

MECHANICAL DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR PLAN -

UNIT D

9/30/2026

MD101E

MECHANICAL DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR PLAN -

UNIT E

9/30/2026

MD102A MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN - UNIT A 9/30/2026

MD102B MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN - UNIT B 9/30/2026

MD102C MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN - UNIT C 9/30/2026

MD102D MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN - UNIT D 9/30/2026

M101A MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR PLAN - UNIT A 9/30/2026

M101B MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR PLAN - UNIT B 9/30/2026

M101C MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR PLAN - UNIT C 9/30/2026

M101D MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR PLAN - UNIT D 9/30/2026

M101E MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR PLAN - UNIT E 9/30/2026

M102A MECHANICAL HVAC ROOF PLAN - UNIT A 9/30/2026

M102B MECHANICAL HVAC ROOF PLAN - UNIT B 9/30/2026

M102C MECHANICAL HVAC ROOF PLAN - UNIT C 9/30/2026

M102D MECHANICAL HVAC ROOF PLAN - UNIT D 9/30/2026

M102E MECHANICAL HVAC ROOF PLAN - UNIT E 9/30/2026

M103 MECHANICAL ENLARGED BOILER PLAN 9/30/2026

M200 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES 9/30/2026

M201 MECHANICAL DETAILS 9/30/2026

M202 MECHANICAL NOTES & ABBREVIATONS 9/30/2026

M300 MECHANICAL CONTROLS 9/30/2026

M301 MECHANICAL CONTROLS 9/30/2026

M302 MECHANICAL CONTROLS 9/30/2026

ED101A

ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR PLAN -

UNIT A

9/30/2026

ED101B

ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR PLAN -

UNIT B

9/30/2026

ED101C

ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR PLAN -

UNIT C

9/30/2026

ED101D

ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR PLAN -

UNIT D

9/30/2026

ED101E

ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR PLAN -

UNIT E

9/30/2026

ED102A ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN - UNIT A 9/30/2026

ED102B ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN - UNIT B 9/30/2026

ED102C ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN - UNIT C 9/30/2026

ED102D ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN - UNIT D 9/30/2026

E101

ELECTRICAL POWER FIRST FLOOR PLAN -

OVERALL

9/30/2026

E101A ELECTRICAL POWER FIRST FLOOR PLAN - UNIT A 9/30/2026

E101B ELECTRICAL POWER FIRST FLOOR PLAN - UNIT B 9/30/2026

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E101C ELECTRICAL POWER FIRST FLOOR PLAN - UNIT C 9/30/2026

E101D ELECTRICAL POWER FIRST FLOOR PLAN - UNIT D 9/30/2026

E101E ELECTRICAL POWER FIRST FLOOR PLAN - UNIT E 9/30/2026

E102A ELECTRICAL POWER ROOF PLAN - UNIT A 9/30/2026

E102B ELECTRICAL POWER ROOF PLAN - UNIT B 9/30/2026

E102C ELECTRICAL POWER ROOF PLAN - UNIT C 9/30/2026

E102D ELECTRICAL POWER ROOF PLAN - UNIT D 9/30/2026

E102E ELECTRICAL POWER ROOF PLAN - UNIT E 9/30/2026

E201B

ELECTRICAL LIGHTING FIRST FLOOR CEILING

PLAN - UNIT B

9/30/2026

E201C

ELECTRICAL LIGHTING FIRST FLOOR CEILING

PLAN - UNIT C

9/30/2026

E201D

ELECTRICAL LIGHTING FIRST FLOOR CEILING

PLAN - UNIT D

9/30/2026

E300 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS 9/30/2026

E301 ELECTRICAL NOTES 9/30/2026

E302 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION ONE-LINE 9/30/2026

E303 ELECTRICAL NEW ONE-LINE 9/30/2026

E304 ELECTRICAL DETAILS 9/30/2026

E305 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES 9/30/2026

E306 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES 9/30/2026

E307 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES 9/30/2026

E308 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES 9/30/2026

E309 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES - RETROFIT 9/30/2026

E401 ELECTRICAL KITCHEN PLANS 9/30/2026

TD101B TECHNOLOGY DEMO PLAN - UNIT B 9/30/2026

TD101D TECHNOLOGY DEMO PLAN - UNIT D 9/30/2026

T101

TECHNOLOGY LINE DIAGRAMS AND SYMBOL

LEGEND

9/30/2026

T101B TECHNOLOGY PLAN - UNIT B 9/30/2026

T101C TECHNOLOGY PLAN - UNIT C 9/30/2026

EALY ELEMENTARY

SHEET

NO.

TITLE DATE

G001 COVER SHEET 9/30/2026

G002

DRAWING INDEX, GENERAL NOTES, AND

ACCESSIBILITY

9/30/2026

G101 FIRST FLOOR CODE COMPLIANCE PLANS 9/30/2026

D101 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN 9/30/2026

D101A FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - UNIT A 9/30/2026

D101B FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - UNIT B 9/30/2026

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D101C FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - UNIT C 9/30/2026

D101D FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - UNIT D 9/30/2026

D102 ROOF DEMOLITION PLAN 9/30/2026

D201 FIRST FLOOR CEILING DEMOLITION PLAN 9/30/2026

A101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN 9/30/2026

A101A FIRST FLOOR PLAN - UNIT A 9/30/2026

A101B FIRST FLOOR PLAN - UNIT B 9/30/2026

A101C FIRST FLOOR PLAN - UNIT C 9/30/2026

A101D FIRST FLOOR PLAN - UNIT D 9/30/2026

A102 ROOF PLAN 9/30/2026

A201 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN 9/30/2026

I101 FIRST FLOOR FINISH PLAN 9/30/2026

MD101A

MECHANICAL DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR

PLAN - UNIT A

9/30/2026

MD101B

MECHANICAL DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR

PLAN - UNIT B

9/30/2026

MD101C

MECHANICAL DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR

PLAN - UNIT C

9/30/2026

MD101D

MECHANICAL DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR

PLAN - UNIT D

9/30/2026

M101A

MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR PLAN -

UNIT A

9/30/2026

M101B

MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR PLAN -

UNIT B

9/30/2026

M101C

MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR PLAN -

UNIT C

9/30/2026

M101D

MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR PLAN -

UNIT D

9/30/2026

M102A MECHANICAL HVAC ROOF PLAN - UNIT A 9/30/2026

M102B MECHANICAL HVAC ROOF PLAN - UNIT B 9/30/2026

M102C MECHANICAL HVAC ROOF PLAN - UNIT C 9/30/2026

M102D MECHANICAL HVAC ROOF PLAN - UNIT D 9/30/2026

M200 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES 9/30/2026

M201 MECHANICAL DETAILS 9/30/2026

M202 MECHANICAL NOTES & ABBREVIATIONS 9/30/2026

M300 MECHANICAL CONTROLS 9/30/2026

M301 MECHANICAL CONTROLS 9/30/2026

M302 MECHANICAL CONTROLS 9/30/2026

ED101A

ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR

PLAN - UNIT A

9/30/2026

ED101B

ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR

PLAN - UNIT B

9/30/2026

ED101C

ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR

PLAN - UNIT C

9/30/2026

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ED101D

ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR

PLAN - UNIT D

9/30/2026

E101

ELECTRICAL POWER FIRST FLOOR PLAN -

OVERALL

9/30/2026

E101A

ELECTRICAL POWER FIRST FLOOR PLAN -

UNIT A

9/30/2026

E101B

ELECTRICAL POWER FIRST FLOOR PLAN -

UNIT B

9/30/2026

E101C

ELECTRICAL POWER FIRST FLOOR PLAN -

UNIT C

9/30/2026

E101D

ELECTRICAL POWER FIRST FLOOR PLAN -

UNIT D

9/30/2026

E102A ELECTRICAL POWER ROOF PLAN - UNIT A 9/30/2026

E102C ELECTRICAL POWER ROOF PLAN - UNIT C 9/30/2026

E102D ELECTRICAL POWER ROOF PLAN - UNIT D 9/30/2026

E201A

ELECTRICAL LIGHTING FIRST FLOOR

CEILING PLAN - UNIT A

9/30/2026

E300 ELECTRICAL NOTES & SYMBOLS 9/30/2026

E301 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM 9/30/2026

E302 ELECTRICAL DETAILS & SCHEDULES 9/30/2026

E303 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES 9/30/2026

T101 TECHNOLOGY SYMBOL LEGEND 9/30/2026

T102A TECHNOLOGY PLAN - UNIT A 9/30/2026

T102B TECHNOLOGY PLAN - UNIT B 9/30/2026

SHORELINE ELEMENTARY

SHEET NO. TITLE DATE

L000 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN 9/30/2026

L001 DEMOLITION, SEDIMENT & EROSION

CONTROL PLAN

9/30/2026

L002 SITE PLAN 9/30/2026

L003 GRADING PLAN 9/30/2026

L004 LANDSCAPE PLAN 9/30/2026

L005 DETAILS SHEET 9/30/2026

SECTION 001100

ADVERTISEMENT / INVITATION FOR BIDS

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Section 001100-Advertisement/Invitation for Bids, DECEMBER 2024

PROJECT: Whitehall District Schools Phase 1 Projects

CLARK PROJECT NO.: 25-2983

BID RELEASE NO.: 1

DESCRIPTION: Cafeteria wing renovations, HVAC and electrical upgrades, and related building improvements at

Whitehall Middle School; HVAC and electrical upgrades and facility improvements at Ealy

Elementary; and site improvements at Shoreline

Elementary.

OWNER: Whitehall District Schools

541 E. Slocum Street

Whitehall, MI 49461

ARCHITECT: Pure Architects

422 Leonard St NW, Ste. 201

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Clark Construction Company

146 Monroe Center St. NW, Suite 610

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

PROJECT MANAGER: Tom Brennan

Phone: (616) 304-4319

Email: tbrennan@clarkcc.com

1. PRE-BID CONFERENCE

1.1. A pre-Bid conference will be held at 1:00pm, Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the

Viking Athletic Center located at 541 E Slocum Street, Whitehall, MI 49461.

2. BID DUE DATE/LOCATION

2.1. Lump sum sealed Bids will be received electronically through BuildingConnected only. Please see Section 002113 of the bid documents for further information and instructions. Faxed, hand delivered, or emailed bids will not be accepted.

2.2. Bids must be received not later than 1:00pm, Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

2.3. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November

11, 2026, at the Viking Athletic Center, located at 541 E. Slocum Street, Whitehall, MI 49461. No award decision will be rendered at the time of bid opening.

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Interested parties may attend either in person or virtually. Virtual attendees may join using the following URL or Microsoft Teams link:

URL: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/257121388469694?p=HIkP

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Meeting ID: 257 121 388 469 694

Passcode: hA2hV9ya

3. BID CATEGORIES (Bid Release No. 1)

01A Final Cleaning

01B Commissioning

02A Selective Demolition

03A Concrete

04A Masonry

05A Structural and Miscellaneous Steel

06A Rough and Finish Carpentry & General Trades

07A Roofing

08A Entrances and Storefronts, Windows, Glass & Glazing

09A Metal Studs, Gypboard & Acoustic Ceilings

09B Carpet, Resilient Flooring, & Hard Tile

09C Painting & Wall Covering

11A Food Service Equipment

23A HVAC and Plumbing – Whitehall Middle School

23B HVAC and Plumbing – Ealy Elementary

26A Electrical and Low Voltage

31A Excavation, Sitework & Asphalt

32A Landscaping

4. BID DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY

4.1. Bid Documents, drawings and specifications will be available on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the following location(s):

• www.Clarkcc.com, click BIDS/Open Bids

5. BID PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1. The Board of Education will not consider or accept a Bid received by the Board after the Due Date for receipt of Bids.

5.2. No physical, oral, faxed or emailed Bids shall be submitted.

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5.3. Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid security in an amount of not less than 5% of the total base Bid sum, pledging that the Bidder will enter into a Contract with the Owner under the terms stated in the Bid Documents. Bid Bonds shall be issued by a bonding company meeting the requirements as described in Section 006113

Performance and Payment Bond. Bid security may also be in the form of certified check made out to the School District.

5.4. All Bidders shall provide a familial disclosure in compliance with MCL 380.1267 and attach this information to the Bid. The Bid shall be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education of the School District, or the Superintendent of the school district. The Board of

Education of the School District will not consider a Bid that does not include this sworn and notarized statement.

5.5. Each Bid must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement certifying that the Bidder is not an “Iran linked business” within the meaning of the Iran Economic Sanctions Act.

5.6. Each Bid must be accompanied by a completed, sworn, and notarized Affidavit of

Compliance certifying that the Bidder’s personnel and subcontractors who may enter School District premises comply with the criminal background requirements specified in Section 004126.3.

5.7. School District Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any and all

Bids, either in whole or in part, to waive any informalities or irregularities therein, or to award the contract to other than the Bidder(s) submitting the best financial

Bid (low Bidder), in its sole and absolute discretion.

5.8. All questions during the bidding period shall be referred to Clark Construction

Company:

CONTACT: Tom Brennan, Project Manager

TELEPHONE: (616) 304-4319

EMAIL: tbrennan@clarkcc.com

SECTION 002113

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

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Section 002113-Instructions to Bidders, November 2025

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1. All definitions set forth in the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction are applicable to these Instructions to Bidders.

1.2. Bid Documents: include the Contract, Division 00 – Procurement and Contracting Requirements, Division 01 – General Requirements, Design Drawings and Specifications, and Addenda.

1.3. Bid Release: a set of Bid Documents.

1.4. Bid Category: areas of Work performed by a Trade Contractor and its Subcontractors.

1.5. Addenda: written or graphic instruments issued prior to the execution of the Contract which modify or interpret the Bid Documents, including Drawings and Specifications, by additions, deletions, clarifications or corrections.

1.6. Bid: a proposal prepared and submitted as required herein.

1.7. Trade Contractor: shall refer to the entity contracted to perform the Work of one or more Bid Categories whether referred to in the Contract Documents as Contractor, Subcontractor or Trade Contractor.

2. BIDDER’S REPRESENTATION

2.1. Each Bidder, by submitting a Bid, represents that the Bidder has read and understands the Bid Documents, has visited the site and is familiar with the local conditions under which the Work is to be performed and has made its own review therefore of the facilities and difficulties attending the performance and completion of the Work.

3. BIDDING PROCEDURES

3.1. Combined Bids of two or more Bid Categories may be submitted.

3.2. All Bids must be submitted on the unaltered Bid Proposal Forms provided as part of the Bid Documents and in accordance with these Instructions to Bidders.

3.3. Each Bidder shall ascertain prior to submitting a Bid that it has received all Addenda issued and shall acknowledge receipt on the Bid Proposal Form.

3.4. All Bids must be signed as follows:

A. Corporations: Signature of official shall be accompanied by a certified copy of the resolution of the board of directors authorizing the individual signing to bind the corporation.

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B. Partnerships: Signature of one partner shall be accompanied by a certified copy of the power of attorney authorizing the individual signing to bind all partners. If a certified copy of the partnership’s certificate submitted with the Bid indicated that all partners have signed, no authorization is required.

C. Bids submitted by joint ventures shall be signed by one of the joint ventures and shall be accompanied by a certified copy of the power of attorney authorizing the individual signing to bind all the joint ventures.

D. Individual signing on own behalf: No authorization is required.

E. Individual signing on behalf of another: Power of attorney or comparable evidence of authority shall accompany Bid.

3.5. Bids shall be submitted via Building Connected web-based bidding software. An electronic bid form will be provided for you. DO NOT SUBMIT VIA EMAIL AND DO

NOT SUBMIT BIDS ON YOUR LETTERHEAD, ETC.

A. Step by step instruction for submitting bids can found at:

https://buildingconnected.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360010222793-How-to-submit-

B. If a bidder encounters any technical issues when submitting their bid, they are to contact the following individual(s):

Tom Brennan

Project Manager

Clark Construction Company tbrennan@clarkcc.com

Phone: (616) 304-4319

3.6. A Bid shall be invalid if it is not delivered to the location indicated in the Advertisement/Invitation for Bids on or before the required Bid Due Date and time.

3.7. No responsibility shall attach to the Construction Manager, the Owner, or representatives of either, for premature opening of any Bid, which is not properly addressed, delivered and identified.

3.8. Negligence in preparation, improper preparation, error in and/or omissions from the Bid shall not relieve the Bidder from fulfillment of any and all applicable obligations and requirements of the contract documents.

3.9. The Owner, Architect/Engineer or Construction Manager, in making copies of the Bid Documents available, do so only for the purpose of obtaining Bids on the Work and do not confer a license or grant for any other use.

3.10. All Bids submitted shall be for the specified base scope of Work with no exceptions. Exceptions in the base Bid may be considered as basis for rejection.

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3.11. Voluntary alternates will be considered at the Architect and Owner’s discretion.

3.12. Bidder shall not modify, withdraw or cancel a Bid or any part thereof for ninety

(90) days after the time designated for the Due Date of Bids.

4. FAMILIAL DISCLOSURE

4.1. All Bidders shall provide familial disclosure in compliance with MCL 380.1267 and attach this information to the Bid. The Bid shall be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the Owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education of the school district, or the Superintendent of the school district. The District will not consider a Bid that does not include this sworn and notarized statement.

5. IRAN ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ACT

5.1. Each Bid must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement certifying that the Contractor is not an “Iran linked business” within the meaning of the Iran Economic Sanctions Act.

6. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

6.1. Each Bid must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized Affidavit of Compliance

– Criminal Background Checks.

6.2. Whitehall District Schools requires that no Contractor owner, employee, agent, representative, subcontractor and/or other personnel of the Contractor will be on any Whitehall District Schools premises if they are a registered criminal sexual offender under the Sex Offenders Registration Act, Public Act 295 of 1994, or have been convicted of a “Listed Offense” as defined under Section 722 of the Sex Offenders Registration Act, MCL 28.722.

7. EXAMINATION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS

7.1. Each Bidder shall examine the Bidding Documents carefully and, not later than seven (7) days prior to the Due Date of Bids, shall make written request to Clark Construction Company for interpretation or correction of any ambiguity, inconsistency or error therein discovered. Only written interpretation or correction by Addendum shall be binding.

7.2. Each Bidder shall submit a Bid based on the entire set of Bid Documents. Bidders shall review all Drawings and Specifications to identify Work related to its respective Bid category. Complete sets of Drawings are available for review at the locations indicated in the Advertisement/Invitation for Bids.

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7.3. Failure to review the complete set of Bid Documents and to identify items reasonably interpreted to be in the scope of the Bid Category shall not relieve the Trade Contractor of its responsibility to perform the Work.

7.4. Any incidental item of material, labor or detail, required for proper execution and completion of the Work, omitted from the Bid Documents, but required by governing codes, local regulations, trade practices, operational functions, and quality workmanship, shall be provided as part of the contract Work at no additional cost, even though not specifically detailed or noted.

7.5. Trade Contractor shall not scale Drawings to obtain dimensions.

8. BIDDER’S EXAMINATION OF PREMISES

8.1. The Bidder represents that it has carefully inspected the Project site and examined the Drawings and Specifications and other Contract Documents and is familiar with and has satisfied itself as to the nature, location and amount of the Work, the Bidder’s access thereto and ability to perform the Work, local code requirements applicable to the Work and requirements of permits and inspections, safety and barricade requirements, the terms and conditions of any applicable project labor and collective bargaining agreements, as well as the quality, quantity and availability of labor, materials, equipment and facilities and other items required for the performance of the Work and the possible limiting physical and other conditions which may be encountered in the performance of the Work and assumes all risks therefrom. The Bidder has determined, by its own investigation and research, all the conditions affecting the Work to be performed and materials to be furnished and does not rely upon any representation by the Owner or Construction Manager in connection therewith. In performing the Work, Bidder accepts the condition of the Project site as-is and assumes the risks with regard to existing conditions at the Project site.

8.2. The Bidder shall take its own measurements and be responsible for the correctness of same.

8.3. The Bidder shall be held to have made such examinations of the premises and no allowances will be made on its behalf by reason of error or omission on its part.

8.4. Plans, diagrams and other descriptive information which depict existing conditions are provided for scope identification and scheduling purposes only. Quantities, elevations, measurements and locations shown may have been approximated and/or gathered from dated, incomplete original construction documents. This data should not be used for bidding purposes without field verification by the Bidder.

8.5. The Bidder’s own Bid Document review and site inspection review of the Work areas shall be relied upon to provide the Bidder information he/she may require to properly execute and complete the Work. Questions must be submitted in writing

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8.6. Each Bidder shall examine the premises carefully and, not later than seven (7) days prior to the date for receipt of Bids, shall make written request to Clark Construction Company for any additional information required. Only written interpretation or correction by Addendum shall be binding.

9. SUBSTITUTIONS

9.1. Each Bid shall be based upon materials and equipment described in the Bid Documents.

9.2. Material and equipment substitutions will not be considered unless written request has been submitted for approval at least fourteen (14) days prior to Bid Due Date. Only approvals in a written Addendum shall be binding. Each substitution request shall include the following:

A. Complete description of the proposed substitution.

B. Information regarding specified material or equipment for which substitution is being submitted.

C. Drawings.

D. Manufacturer’s literature.

E. Performance and test data.

F. Effect on performance characteristics.

G. Impact on the Work of other trades.

H. Any other data or information necessary for a complete evaluation.

10. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

10.1. The Owner reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion (for this provision and all other provisions contained in this RFB), to accept or reject, in whole or in part, any or all Bids. The Owner further reserves the right to waive any irregularity or informality in this RFB process or any Bid, and the right to award the Contract to other than the low Bidder(s). The Owner reserves the right to request additional information from any or all Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to select one or more Bidders. In the event a Bidder’s Bid is accepted by the Owner and Bidder asserts exceptions, special considerations or conditions after acceptance, the Owner, in its sole and absolute discretion, reserves the right to thereafter reject the Bid and award the Contract to another Bidder.

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11. OWNER RIGHTS

11.1. Bidder acknowledges the right of the Owner to accept or reject in whole or in part, any or all Bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any Bid received. In addition, the Bidder recognizes the right of the Owner to reject a Bid for any reason including but not limited to the following:

A. Bidder fails to furnish or submit data required in the Bidding Documents;

B. Bid is in any way incomplete or irregular;

C. Bidder’s performance as a Trade Contractor was unsatisfactory under a prior contract for the construction, repair, modification, or demolition of a facility with the Owner, Construction Manager or Architect;

D. Known poor performance on prior contracts with parties other than the Construction Manager, Owner or Architect; or

E. Unsatisfactory financial condition.

F. Unsatisfactory safety record

11.2. The Owner may accept alternates that serve its own best interest. The Owner shall have the right to accept alternates in any order or combination and to determine the low Bidder based on the sum of the base Bid and Bid alternates accepted.

11.3. All bidding contractors are required to complete Clark Construction

Company's online Trade Partner Prequalification process for their bid to be considered for award. Contractors who have previously completed the online prequalification shall review, verify, and update their information as necessary to ensure it remains current and accurate.

A. Follow the link below to the Clark Construction Pre-Qualification Website.

1. www.Clarkcc.com, click BIDS/Pre-qualification.

B. Upload required information into the database.

C. After completion of uploading, updating, or confirming your firm’s information notify Tom Brennan at tbrennan@clarkcc.com. Provide Bid Categories for which your firm desires to be prequalified.

D. For questions or issues using the online system, contact prequalifcation@clarkcc.com or Tom Brennan tbrennan@clarkcc.com .

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12. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT POLICIES

12.1. The Bidder agrees that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, or age. The Bidder shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, or national origin.

13. BID SECURITY

13.1. Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid security in an amount of not less than 5% of the total base Bid sum, pledging that the Bidder will enter a Contract with the Owner under the terms stated in the Bid Documents. Bid Bonds shall be issued by a bonding company meeting the requirements as described in Section 006113 Performance and Payment Bond. Bid security may also be in the form of a certified check made out to the School District.

13.2. The Owner shall have the right to retain the Bid security of Bidders under consideration until either:

A. the Contract has been executed and bonds and insurance have been furnished, or

B. the specified time has elapsed so that Bids may be withdrawn, or

C. All Bids have been rejected.

13.3. The amount of the Bid security shall be forfeited to the Owner upon failure of the successful Bidder to enter into a Contract and provide all required Bonds and Insurance to the Construction Manager within fifteen (15) days after acceptance of the Bid.

14. PERFORMANCE AND LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BONDS

14.1. The Bidder shall, within 10 days after the acceptance of any Bid, provide a Labor and Material Payment and Performance Bond, each covering the full amount of the Contract sum as security for the faithful performance of all Work under the Contract and payment of all charges in connection therewith. (Refer to “Performance and Payment Bond” section). Cost of said bonds shall be included in the Base Bid.

14.2. The Owner has the right to waive the performance and labor and material payment bond if the Bid is under $50,000.

15. PERMIT COMPETITION

15.1. The name of a model, manufacturer, or brand in this RFB shall not be considered as exclusive of other brands. Brands and models specified in this RFB are preferred.

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All supplies, materials, equipment, or products Bid by a Bidder shall meet or exceed the specifications set forth in this RFB.

15.2. It is the Owner’s intent that this RFB permit competition. Accordingly, the use of any patent, proprietary name or manufacturer’s name is for demonstrative purposes only and is not intended to curtail competition. Whenever any supplies, material, equipment or products requested in this RFB are specified by patent, proprietary name or by the name of the manufacturer, unless stated differently, such specification shall be considered as if followed by the words “or comparable equivalent,” whether or not such words appear.

15.3. The Owner, in its sole and absolute discretion, shall have the right to determine if the proposed equivalent products/brands submitted by Bidder meet the specifications contained in this RFB and possess equivalent and/or better qualities.

15.4. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to notify the Construction Manager in writing not later than 14 days prior to the bid Due Date if any specifications or suggested comparable equivalent products/brands require clarification.

16. LATE BIDS

16.1. Each Bidder is responsible for the submission of its Bid. Bids or Bid revisions received after the Due Date will not be accepted or considered. The Owner is not liable for any delivery or postal delays.

17. RETURNED BIDS

17.1. All Bids received after the Due Date will be unopened and made available to the respective Bidder for pick-up, at their sole cost and expense for a period of two (2) weeks after the Due Date.

18. CONTRACT ASSINGMENT OR SUB-CONTRACT

18.1. The Contract shall not be assigned, transferred, or sublet, in whole or in part, by the Bidder without the prior written consent of the Owner.

19. SUBCONTRACTORS

19.1. All Trade Persons shall be thoroughly experienced in the particular class of Work in which they are employed.

19.2. Nothing contained in the Contract shall create a contractual relationship between the Owner and any third party, including any Subcontractor of the Bidder. The Bidder shall be responsible for the management of its Subcontractors in their performance of their work. When using Subcontractors, the Bidder shall be fully responsible to the Owner for the acts and omissions of its Subcontractors and of persons employed or directly employed by the Bidder as if the Subcontractors were employees of the Bidder.

SECTION 002413

SCOPE OF WORK

GENERAL NOTES

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Section 002413-Scope of Work General Notes, JANUARY 2024

1. GENERAL

1.1. All Trade Contractors shall be bound to all requirements and conditions applicable to the Work of their respective area of Work including the Contract, General

Conditions, Division 00 – Procurement and Contracting Requirements, Division 01

– General Requirements, Drawings, Specifications, and Addenda.

1.2. Scope of Work General Notes shall be applicable to all Trade Contractors.

The Scope of Work of each bid category shall include the following items required for, caused by or resulting from its Work.

2. GENERAL NOTES

2.1. Coordinate and cooperate with all entities associated with the project including the

Owner, Architect, Independent Testing and Inspection agencies, local and other governmental authorities, and other Trade Contractors. Cost incurred as a result of lack of coordination of Work, deliveries, access required by others, testing/inspection, schedule, penetrations, etc., shall be the responsibility of the

Trade Contractor failing to notify others of action to be taken or other requirements.

A. Coordination with other Trade Contractors and Bid Categories shall include construction systems where one or more Trade Contractors are involved to provide a complete functioning system in accordance with the contract documents. In the event of a system failing to function in accordance with the contract documents, each Trade Contractor having a part in a fully functioning system shall remain fully engaged in problem resolution until such time as the system functions in accordance with the contract documents or the problem is identified as unequivocally being the responsibility of one or more other Trade Contractors and Clark Construction Company releases the non-responsible Trade Contractor(s) in writing.

B. Construction systems where one or more Trade Contractors are involved to provide a complete functioning system include but not limited to 1) HVAC systems, including controls and electrical requirements, 2) roofing system 3) waterproofing systems 4) building envelope etc.

2.2. All bidders must be pre-qualified through Clark Construction Company prior to bidding. To complete the pre-qualification process, visit www.clarkcc.com and select “Trade Partner Pre-Qualification” under the “Bids” menu.

2.3. All bids must be per plans and specifications. Any bid that is not per plans and specifications may be considered unresponsive and may be rejected.

2.4. All Bidders are responsible to review all Scope of Work Notes and report any conflicts or ambiguities to Clark Construction Company. Scope of Work Notes should not be construed

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2.5. Provide written or electronic Daily Reports to include the following minimum information:

A. Description of Work performed

B. Trade personnel classification and hours

C. Equipment used

D. Significant events/issues

E. Weather

F. Stretch and Flex Verification

G. Other items as requested

2.6. Commencement of Work subsequent to associated Work by other Trade Contractor shall indicate acceptance of the condition of the Work by other Trade Contractor and/or existing conditions.

2.7. Delivery and storage of materials and equipment shall be the responsibility of each

Trade Contractor (Refer to “Temporary Facilities and Controls” section).

2.8. All means and methods, labor, material, tools, construction equipment and machinery necessary, including cranes, hoisting equipment, scaffolding, shoring and bracing, to complete the Work. All equipment shall be marked with the Trade

Contractor’s company name and contact information.

2.9. Perform all Work required by the “Temporary Facilities and Controls” section that is applicable to the Work of the Bid Category.

2.10. Trade Contractor shall obtain and pay for all permits and fees associated with its

Work and provide evidence of same to Construction Manager.

2.11. Basic benchmarks and control lines will be provided by Bid Category 31A Site

Work & Site Utilities. Trade Contractor shall be responsible for all other engineering and layout required for the performance of its Work (Refer to “Field Engineering” section).

2.12. Barricades, traffic maintenance and control as required.

A. Fencing will be provided by Work Category 31 around the project perimeter, as noted on the Middle School Site Logistics Plans. Trade Contractors will be responsible for removing and replacing this if they need to.

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B. Wherever fencing is required adjacent to a public walking area and where fence base supports are required which would otherwise project into the walking area creating a potential trip hazard the following barrier/fence system shall be utilized:

1. TraFix Water-Wall Fence by TraFix Devices (or equivalent).

a. Product Website:

i. https://www.traffixdevices.com/products/barriers/water-wall-fence

2.13. Confine operations at the site to areas permitted by the Construction Manager.

2.14. Protection and safekeeping of Trade Contractor’s own materials and equipment stored on the premises.

2.15. Take care and protect as required to avoid damaging Work in place by other Trade

Contractors. In the event of damage to Work in place, the Trade Contractor causing the damage will be responsible for cost of repair. In the event the responsible Trade Contractor cannot be identified, the cost of repair will be prorated on a man hour basis to those Trade Contractors reasonably considered to be in the area of the damage.

2.16. Protect all existing structures, equipment, trees, landscaping, etc., to remain.

2.17. Dust control to prevent nuisance and hazard.

2.18. Provide sound level control within maximum levels as required by Owner and/or local ordinances. Trade Contractor shall obtain a variance in the event sound below maximum levels controls cannot be met.

2.19. Construct material and equipment mock-ups required by the documents in a timely manner for review, modifications if required and final acceptance to maintain the project schedule.

2.20. Protect all existing structures, equipment, trees, landscaping, etc.

2.21. Cleaning of street of mud and debris (Refer to “Temporary Facilities and Controls” section).

2.22. Daily clean-up shall include broom cleaning (sweeping compounds shall be silica free), dumpster cost and removal of identifiable debris and rubbish from site (Refer to “Temporary Facilities and Controls” section for specific construction cleaning and cleaning of Work in place).

2.23. Pumping water required to perform the Work.

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2.24. Temporary utilities as needed to perform the Work (Refer to “Temporary Facilities and Controls” section for specific temporary utility information).

2.25. Cutting, coring, patching, and penetrations of any structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical materials required to complete the Work unless noted otherwise (Refer to Section 017329 “Cutting and Patching” for specific cutting and patching requirements).

2.26. All Trade Contractors shall be responsible for the following items included in

Specification Section 01500 Temporary Facilities and Controls.

A. Cleaning

B. Material and Equipment Deliveries, Handling, and Storage

C. Protection of Installed Work

D. Security

E. Office/Storage Facilities

F. Removal of Utilities, Facilities and Controls

G. Data Connections

2.27. Parking will be available on the project site in designated areas for Contractor

Parking.

2.28. Use of tobacco products will not be allowed on the project site.

2.29. Provide certified flag personnel, signage and all other miscellaneous appurtenances required for traffic and pedestrian control while delivering to the project site. All equipment, trucks and vehicles entering and/or exiting the project site must be accompanied by certified flag personnel. The construction gates must be kept closed at all times unless a full time certified flag person is assigned and stationed at the opened gate.

2.30. In the event any site fencing, barricades, or other items are required to be removed and or modified to accommodate deliveries or to perform the work, the Trade

Contractor requiring the modification shall be responsible for cost associated with modifications and restoration to original condition

2.31. Just In Time Deliveries will be implemented and are to be coordinated and approved in advance with the Construction Manager. No materials or equipment will be permitted to be stored on site, uninstalled, for more than 2 weeks without pre-approval of the Construction Manager. Any costs to remove and return said material or equipment shall be at the expense of the contractor.

2.32. All stored material and equipment within the building shall be placed on pallets to facilitate relocation as required.

2.33. Electrical cords shall be hung and off floor to prevent trip hazards.

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2.34. Review all drawings, specifications and notes for a complete project.

2.35. Trade contractors are responsible for all layout required to complete their work and coordination with other trades activities including phasing that may be required to complete the work. Report any discrepancies to Clark Construction Company immediately.

2.36. Coordinate with other trades, including mandatory participation in weekly progress meetings. Failure to attend meetings may result in financial penalties equivalent to the time spent by others to coordinate work.

2.37. Maintain as-built drawings throughout the project.

2.38. Thoroughly review all drawings, specifications and notes for the complete project to coordinate work with respective contractors.

2.39. Furnish, install and maintain all weather protection and security measures as required to carry out the scope of work and protection of persons and property.

2.40. Replace to original condition any temporary construction fencing and/or barricades removed during performance of work.

2.41. Coordinate and cooperate with the project Independent Testing and Inspection

Company for inspection and/or testing of the work. Contractor must give Clark

Construction Company 48-hour notice prior to any testing.

2.42. There are no prevailing wage rates required.

2.43. Excessive noise and vibration creating equipment is not allowed within close proximity to existing structures. If such equipment is required, this must be reviewed with Clark Construction Company prior to work.

2.44. If any materials are allowed to be stored onsite, they must be organized on pallets or moveable carts, capable of being moved with little notice.

2.45. Any work that will interfere with adjacent operations or utilities (sidewalks, streets, neighboring businesses, utility shutdowns, etc.) will require pre-planning with

Clark Construction Company and at least 72 hours notice.

2.46. Prior to starting work, verify all field conditions and measurements and report any discrepancies or issues to Clark Construction Company.

2.47. Provide full-time on-site supervision during the performance of your work.

Supervision will be responsible for safety, manpower, scheduling, coordination, etc.

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2.48. If you require on-site storage or trailers, this must be coordinated and approved by

Clark Construction Company in advance.

2.49. Coordinate all deliveries with Clark Construction Company a minimum of 72 hours in advance. Deliveries shall occur during normal work hours, and each Trade

Contractor is responsible for unloading its own materials and equipment. On active school days, deliveries shall be avoided at the locations and during the times listed below to prevent conflicts with student arrival and dismissal:

Whitehall Middle School

• 7:20 AM to 8:00 AM

• 2:20 PM to 3:00 PM

• Fridays only: 1:00 PM to 1:40 PM

Ealy Elementary

• 8:00 AM to 8:45 AM

• 3:15 PM to 4:00 PM

• Fridays only: 1:50 PM to 2:40 PM

2.50. Hoisting over occupied areas will not be permitted unless the area below is vacated or occupancy access is controlled during the lift. Contractors to are to notify Clark

Construction Company 7 days in advance of hoisting over occupied areas and perform pre-task planning.

2.51. Contractors must fill out and submit crane plans 7 days prior to any crane lifts for review by Clark Construction Company.

2.52. In the event of jurisdictional or labor issues, the contractor assigned the work shall complete all work as required to avoid any interruptions of work at no additional cost.

2.53. This project may require multiple phases, which will require re-mobilization. All costs for this shall be included.

2.54. Each contractor shall assume full responsibility for pre-ordered products at their arrival at this designated location. This includes storage, transportation, start up, warranty, etc.

2.55. Trade Contractors shall guarantee all materials and work for a period of one year from the date of Substantial Completion. Trade Contractors shall also provide additional warranties as required by contract documents, which will start at the date of Substantial Completion. Substantial Completion dates are expected to vary by building.

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2.56. Any contractor who will be working on the site from the start of CMU wall installation to the point that steel is complete and masonry walls are considered permanently braced must comply with MIOSHA Part 2 Masonry Wall Bracing.

2.57. Contractors are to have a spotter for all trucks and deliveries.

2.58. If traffic control is required, each Trade Contractor is to provide signage, barricading, flagmen, etc. necessary for the safe performance of their work and protection of the public.

2.59. There is limited laydown area onsite. This may require that contractors receive and store deliveries at a different location until needed, have just-in-time deliveries, or have partial deliveries. Coordinate the details of this with Clark Construction

Company.

2.60. Post bid interviews are planned for November 12th – 20th for the low qualified bidders. Primary and secondary contractors are to be present for the meeting as well as the project manager and foreman intended for the project.

2.61. All foreman shall have access to Project Sight (provided at no cost to contractors by Clark Construction Company) and their company is to provide them a tablet for this use. Project Sight is used for drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, punch lists, and document storage.

2.62. There is expected to be lead and asbestos in the existing buildings. A Hazardous

Material Report is available and much of this will be abated by the Owner.

However, some may remain or be uncovered during construction. All workers who have work in or on existing buildings and structures shall have Lead and Asbestos

Awareness training prior to working onsite. This training is free and can be coordinated by Clark Construction Company or each contractor through the AGC.

2.63. Any contractor who performs subsurface activities must submit their own MISS

DIG ticket, which must clear before work takes place.

2.64. OH&P allowable shall be 15% on Trade Contractor’s own work (labor, materials, equipment, etc.) and 5% on Subcontractors.

2.65. All foremen on site shall be equipped with an iPad for the main purpose of 1) viewing current drawings, specifications, submittals, etc. on ProjectSight.

2.66. Be advised that the existing building contains lead-based paint that will not be completely abated. A full report is included. It is each contractor’s responsibility to review the report and comply with MIOSHA and EPA standards for lead as applicable to the scope of work. If your scope of work will require you to perform a

Lead Exposure Assessment as indicated by the Standard, it must be coordinated with the Construction Manager. Additionally, if you intend to use historical data in

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