24_0162_5 Resolicitation Special Conditions.pdf

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1. Obligation of the Contractor - The Contractor warrants that he is familiar with the codes applicable to the work and that he has the skill, knowledge, competence, and organization to execute the work promptly and efficiently in compliance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

2. Responsibilities of the Contractor - The Contractor shall secure at own expense all personnel and equipment necessary to complete the scope of work of this Contract.

3. Plans & Technical Specifications - The Project Plans and Technical Specifications prepared by

Raymond Engineering, signed and sealed, and dated May 8, 2024 are part of the Contract Documents.

The Contractor must comply with the Project Plans and Technical Specifications for execution of the project. Contractor will be responsible for meeting all requirements of the Plans and Specifications (as applicable).

4. Work - All work shall be performed by the General Contractor (Single Prime). The project is located at

133 Montgomery Street, Savannah, GA 31401, at the J. Tom Coleman Courthouse. The Work shall consist of furnishing all material, labor and equipment for the complete modernization of two elevators, and other miscellaneous associated work. For a detailed description of the Work, refer to Specification

Section 011100 “Summary of Work”.

5. Field Condition Allowance - The Field Condition Allowance of $20,000.00, which is part of the Bid, is to be used to cover Owner approved expenses arising from unknown/unforeseen conditions. It belongs entirely to the Owner and shall only be used during construction per Owner’s approval. If the entire amount is not used during construction, the remaining sum will be credited back to the Owner through a contract amendment.

6. Permits & Inspections - All permitting will be completed through the Georgia Office of insurance and

Safety Fire Commissioner for the elevator modernization. The Contractor shall be responsible for submitting the complete set of construction drawings to the Fire Commissioner’s office via the online portal and for paying associated fees. The Contractor shall perform all required inspections and final acceptance tests per the Fire Commissioner’s permit.

Work outside of the elevator modernization will require a General Building Permit, through the Chatham

County Building & Regulatory Services Department. Contractor will be required to submit application and required documents; however, the fee for the permit will be paid by the Owner.

7. Protection of Property - The Contractor shall continuously maintain adequate protection of all work from damage and shall take all reasonable precautions to protect the Owner's property from injury or loss arising in connection with this Contract. For additional information, refer to Specification Section 016600

“Storage and Protection”.

8. Contractor Work Hours - Regular work hours shall be between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday unless otherwise indicated. Work hours may be modified to meet Project requirements if approved by the

Owner in advance, to include weekend work or early morning hours.

9. Impact of Construction Activities/Noise on Existing Courthouse - The J. Tom Coleman Courthouse will be fully operational throughout the entire duration of construction. Contractor shall work with the

Owner to minimize construction impact that may cause disruption of the functioning of the existing

Courthouse.

a. Noise: All equipment and machinery shall be provided with exhaust mufflers maintained in good working order to reduce noise levels. Scheduling of noisy activities will need to be coordinated with Owner to avoid conflict with Court schedules.

b. Dust: Dust shall be minimized to the extent possible.

10. Cleaning Up – Work area should be cleaned up after each day of work. All debris and trash shall be removed, and area left neat. For additional information, refer to Specification Section 017400 “Cleaning and Waste Management”.

11. Owner-Contractor Coordination - The Contractor shall afford the Owner, other subcontractors and their employees, reasonable facilities and cooperation and shall arrange his work and dispose of his materials in such a manner as to not interfere with the activities of the Owner or of others upon the site of the work. The Contractor shall promptly make good any injury or damage that may be sustained by other contractors or employees of the Owner at his hands.

12. Background Check - The contractor and subcontractors working in the Courthouse shall comply with a criminal background check run by the GCIC (Georgia Criminal Information Center)/NCIC (National

Criminal Information Center. Contractor shall pay $25 for each background check. For each cleared background check, an identification badge shall be issued by the Chatham County’s Sheriff’s Office. The badge is required to be worn at all times during work. After work is complete, Contractor shall turn in the badge. For each badge that is lost and required to be replaced, Contractor shall pay $12. For each badge not returned, the Contractor shall be charged $25. Contractor shall maintain a log of all requests for background checks, amount(s) paid, and badges issued, returned, replaced or lost.

13. Security - All construction personnel performing working within the existing building will be subject to body scans and toolboxes checked entering the building each day. All tools are to be removed from the building each day.

14. Submittals Prior to Contract –

a. The successful Bidder shall provide a list of all Subcontractors to the Owner after bid opening.

b. A Schedule of Values shall be provided to the Owner, refer to Specification Section 012973

“Schedule of Values”.

c. The Contractor shall submit a detailed Construction Schedule that shows the order in which the

Contractor proposes to carry out the work, along with the start and completion dates for the various stages/tasks of the work. The schedule shall account for lead times of materials/equipment. For additional information regarding schedule, refer to Specification

Section 013213 “Construction Schedules”.

15. Progress Payments – Payment applications should be submitted monthly for the previous month’s completed work. Contractor will implement a prompt payment provision for sub-contractors for work/materials provided per pay application. Payment for stored materials will be considered if the materials have been delivered to the site or stored in an approved location and suitably protected. For additional information, refer to Specification Section 012900 “Payment Procedures”.

16. Protection of the Public and Property - The Contractor shall provide and maintain all necessary barricades, and warning signs and take all necessary precautions for the protection of the public.

17. Operation and Maintenance Information – The Contractor shall provide Owner all operation and maintenance manuals associated with newly installed equipment.

18. Warranty - The Contractor warrants and guarantees to Owner, that materials and equipment furnished under the Contract shall be of good quality and free from faults and defects. The Contractor shall warrant and guarantee the work required under this Contract for a period of twelve months from the date of

Completion. The Contractor shall also supply all manufacturer’s warranties as applicable. For additional information, refer to Specification Section 017836 “Warranties”.

END OF SPECIAL CONDITIONS