GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

of material and labor required in the construction and completion of an interior renovation entitled:

Hilton Elementary – new secondary well installation for:

Brighton Area Schools (BAS) Brighton, Michigan in accordance with the accompanying drawings and specifications prepared by:

LINDHOUT ASSOCIATES, architects a.i.a., p.c. Comm. No. 26022

10465 citation drive, brighton, michigan 48116 810-227-5668

26022 X-1

October 20, 2026

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

Cover Sheet Index X-1

Advertisement for Bids AB-1 Instructions to Bidders IB-1 Request for Proposals (RFP) 1 thru 15

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 01A – General Requirements 1A-1 thru 1A-6 Section 01B – Special Conditions 1B-1 thru 1B-6

DIVISION 02 – SITE WORK

Section 02A – Site Development 2A-1 thru 2A-2

Section 02F – Existing Well Information page 1 of 1 Section 02L – Removal and Demolition 2L-1 thru 2L-2

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

Section 03A – General Concrete 3A-1 thru 3A-5

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (DELETED)

DIVISION 05 – METALS: STRUCTURAL AND MISCELLANEOUS (DELETED)

DIVISION 06 – CARPENTRY (DELETED)

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

Section 07B – Sealant Work 7B-1 thru 7B-2

DIVISION 08 – HARDWARE, DOORS, AND GLASS (DELETED)

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES (DELETED)

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES (DELETED)

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (DELETED)

12 and 13 NOT USED

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING SYSTEMS (DELETED)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Brighton Area Schools will receive sealed proposals for general contractor services for:

BRIGHTON AREA SCHOOLS (BAS)

Hilton Elementary – new secondary well installation

Proposals will be received for General Contract - All Trades. All proposals shall be addressed to:

Brighton Area Schools c/o Marc McKay 125 S. Church Street Brighton, Michigan 48116 Telephone: (810) 299-4031

Plans and specifications may be requested from the offices of the Architects via email at:

djm@lindhout.com D. Jason McIntyre – project architect Lindhout Associates architects aia pc 10465 Citation Drive, Brighton, MI 48116

Each proposal must be submitted on forms furnished within the Brighton Area Schools “Request for Proposals (RFP) – Hilton Elementary – new secondary well installation” and must be completed in full. Each proposal shall be sealed in an opaque envelope and marked with the name of the building project and the name of the bidder.

A bid bond executed by an approved security company or certified check in the amount of at least 5% of the sum of the proposal shall be submitted with each proposal.

A contingency fund as outlined in Section 01B, Article 21S is required.

Allowances as outlined Division 01A – General Requirements, section 16.5.3 are required.

Unit prices as outlined in Part 4 – Proposal Summary are required.

All proposals submitted shall remain firm for a period of 30 days after the official opening of bids.

Brighton Area Schools reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, in whole or in part and to waive any informalities therein.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Proposals, to be entitled for consideration, must be made in accordance with the included “Request For Proposals (RFP) BAS – Hilton Elementary-new secondary well installation”.

BRIGHTON AREA SCHOOLS

CONTRACTOR SERVICES

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (“RFP”)

Hilton Elementary – new secondary well installation

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR

PART 1 – GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

A. Instructions

Qualified firms are invited to submit proposals to Brighton Area Schools (the “District”) for the BAS

Hilton Elementary – new secondary well installation (the “Project”).

The Project will take place at the location(s) below:

9600 Hilton Rd., Brighton, MI 48114

This project involves installing a new secondary well to run in tandem with the existing well and to provide backup capacity. The bidding general contractor is expected to carry subcontractors to provide well drilling and the associated MEP scope needed for a fully functional and integrated system.

The selected general contractor is responsible for managing or self-performing the full scope, providing all necessary connections to existing infrastructure, and to make the system fully operational. The general contractor shall submit a final adjusted schedule upon being awarded the project.

For the purpose of this RFP, the terms “proposal” and “bid” shall be treated as one and the same.

The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to make any award that it considers to be in the best interest of the District.

B. Proposal Submission

To be considered by the District, four (4) copies of the complete proposal must be received no later than noon on November 4th, 2026. Proposals should be addressed to:

c/o Marc McKay

125 S. Church Street

Brighton, Michigan 48116

Telephone: (810) 299-4031

The lower left corner of the submittal envelope should be marked: PROPOSAL FOR CONTRACTOR

SERVICES.

Pursuant to Michigan law, MCL 380.1267, proposals must include security (cashier’s check or bond) in an amount not less than 1/20 (5%) of the amount of the bid conditioned to secure the District from loss or damage by reason of the withdrawal of the bid or by the failure of the bidder to enter a contract for performance, if the bid is accepted by the District’s Board of Education. Any firm(s) not awarded will be refunded this security if submitted in the form of a cashier’s check.

Submitted proposals become the property of the District and will not be returned.

C. Late Proposals

Any proposal received by the District after the time specified above will not be considered. The party submitting a proposal shall bear full and total responsibility for ensuring timely receipt of that proposal.

D. Withdrawal of Proposals

Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time prior to the submission deadline.

Proposals may be withdrawn in person, provided that the firm's representative signs a receipt for the proposal prior to the submission deadline.

E. Questions Concerning this RFP

Inquiries may be made to Marc McKay, Assistant Superintendent for Finance, at the address and telephone number above. Information about the District is available during business hours (8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m.).

F. Economy of Preparation

Proposals should be prepared simply, providing a concise description of the firm’s ability to meet the requirements of this RFP. Please limit your proposal to the information requested in Part 3 - Proposal

Details and Part 4 - Proposal Summary. Part 4 - Proposal Summary, must be signed by the person responsible for the decision as to services and costs being offered.

G. Site Visit

Bidders are required to attend a project review walkthrough October 27th at 3:30pm at the

BAS’s Hilton Elementary (9600 Hilton Rd., Brighton, MI 48114) to personally inspect the site before bid submission to become familiar with the space and site. Bidders should arrive at the southern end of the building for formal check-in. The District will not accept proposals from bidders who fail to inspect the facility.

H. Prime Responsibilities

The firm selected will be required to assume responsibility for all services offered in the proposal, regardless of who actually provides such services and whether the selected firm utilizes separate consultants. The selected firm shall be the sole point of contact with regard to contractual matters, including payment of any and all charges resulting from the contract.

A general scope of services is described below in this Part 1 under Section M.

I. Proposal Preparation Costs

All costs incurred for proposal preparation presentation, or contract negotiation are the responsibility of the firm. The District will not be responsible for, and will not pay, the cost for any information solicited or received.

J. Acceptance of Proposal Contents

The contents of the proposal of the selected firm will become contractual obligations when a contract is issued, except with regard to particular contents that are rejected by the District. Failure of the successful firm to abide by such obligations will result in cancellation of the award.

K. Proposed Project Schedule

The bid is expected to be awarded after the November 9th, 2026 Brighton Area School Board meeting.

The selected bidder is expected to begin work mid-November and/or after State reviews (LARA &

LCHD) are complete. At the time of signing the selected bidder shall furnish a construction schedule.

The District and all bidders recognize that this schedule is subject to change. Refer to specifications section 01B-Special Conditions for additional scheduling and sequencing information.

L. Collusive Bidding and Relationship Disclosure

The Proposer certifies that their Proposal is made without any previous understanding, agreement or connection with any person, firm, or company making a Proposal for the same project and is in all respects fair and without outside control, collusion, fraud, or other illegal action.

The Proposer shall submit a Familial Relationship Disclosure in substantially the form attached hereto as Attachment “B”.

The Proposer shall submit an Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification in substantially the form attached hereto as Attachment “C”.

M. Scope of Services

It is assumed that any proposal submitted will include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, the performance of all of the activities listed below. The District will consider alternate proposals;

however, the proposal must clearly indicate any activities that have been deleted and/or added from the requested scope of services.

1. Construction Phase Services:

a. Prepare for and commence construction, construction draw, and occupancy schedules. Apply, pay for and/or pull all necessary permits.

b. LCHD permit and pre-drill site evaluation, well construction, pump test, sampling, tie-in, controls startup and demonstration.

c. Propose change order requests, subject to District approvals.

d. Review shop drawings and expedite the review process.

e. Review payment and cost control procedures, including the following:

i. Subcontractors’ Schedule of Values, if applicable

ii. Subcontractors’ Payment Application and Certification, if applicable

iii. Subcontractors’ Sworn Statements and Waivers of Lien, if applicable

iv. Purchase Order and disbursement Summaries

v. Change Order Listings

vi. Budget Cost Summary Reports

f. Participate in progress meetings and provide progress reports of same.

i. As needed, meet with the District’s Project Representative to discuss any activities which may affect operations.

ii. Weekly meeting with District representative and trade contractors.

iii. Monthly meetings for planning, coordination, and payments with District administrators which will include status reports on the Project, budget, change orders, and allowances for reimbursable expenses.

g. Prepare as-built drawings and record and review operating and maintenance manuals, warranties, guarantees, and Project directories.

h. Ensure that all construction is completed as specified by the construction documents and meets all codes and regulations of agencies having jurisdiction.

i. Provide review and coordinate Project commissioning.

i. Prepare and complete punch lists, coordinate final inspections, and recommend District acceptance and occupancy.

2. Post-construction Phase Services:

a. Assist in conducting training sessions for appropriate employees regarding the operation and maintenance of technical equipment.

b. Wellogic well record document updates, LCHD final approvals & closeout.

b. Provide follow-up for the duration of the longest warranty period covered by the Project.

N. Insurance Coverage

Before beginning work, the selected firm will be required to provide a copy of insurance certificates to The District for the required insurance types and amounts as listed in the project’s specifications, Division 01A “General Requirements”, Article 16 “Insurance”. Refer to performance bond, payment bond, and other miscellaneous requirements provided in Article 16 as well.

O. Payment of Fees

The District will make payments to the Contractor in accordance with the awarded bid. Payments will be subject to 10% retainage. Professional fees and reimbursable expenses shall be itemized on the same invoice so that the District may issue one monthly check to the Contractor. The specific day of the month on which invoices are to be received and checks released will be determined during contract negotiations with the selected firm.

P. Indemnification

If the acts or omissions of the Contractor or its employees, agents or officers cause injury to District person or property, the Contractor shall defend, indemnify and save harmless the District, its agents, officials, and employees against all claims, judgments, losses, damages, demands, and payments of any kind to persons or property to the extent occasioned from any claim or demand arising therefrom, to the extent allowed by law.

Q. Bidding Documents

1. The drawings and specifications are the exclusive property of the Architect and must not be altered in any fashion. The drawings and specifications shall be destroyed at the completion of the project. Bidding Documents will be distributed electronically upon request via email at:

djm@lindhout.com.

2. The instruments upon which proposals and contract for the work to based are:

a. General conditions of the Contract, Standard Form as issued by the American Institute of Architects, Articles 1 through 15, together with additions and modifications as stated in Division 1 of the Specifications and specifically stricken in copy of General

Conditions included herein.

b. Specifications for Work Divisions 1 through 16, except as specifically deleted.

c. Architectural, MEP, and Site Drawings covering the work.

d. Addenda as may be issued in the course of bidding.

e. The form of Agreement which the successful Bidder will be required to execute is AIA

Document A101.

R. BASE BID SPECIFICATIONS

1. Whenever the specifications call for one specific product, material application, etc. the

Contractor or sub-contractor shall bid solely on that which is named. All Base Bids shall then be consistent in such a manner as to permit the best possible evaluation of all proposals.

b. Should any real and definite hardship result in the foregoing "Base Bid" the Contractor shall communicate the facts to the Architect, and if warranted, and addendum will be issued to all bidders rectifying the condition.

S. BID BOND

01 Every person, firm or corporation submitting a proposal shall be required to furnish with such bid, a certified check or bid bond which shall be forfeited to the _Brighton Area Schools_in case of failure of the bidder to sign a contract within fifteen days after the award of contract to him. The certified check or bond shall be in the amount of 5% of the bid amount.

T. SURETY BONDS

01 Accepted bidders will be required to furnish two surety bonds, each made out in the form consistent with that supplied by the AIA, document A312, as follows:

a. A payment bond for the full amount of the contract running to the people of the State of Michigan Guaranteeing the payment of all subcontractors and all indebtedness mailto:djm@lindhout.com incurred for labor, materials, or any cause whatsoever on account of this contractor in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan relating to such bonds.

b. A material and labor bond for the full amount of the contract to guarantee and insure the completion of the work according to the contract.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR

PART 2 – PROPOSAL REVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS

A. Time Frame for Project and Contractor Selection

It is the intent of the District to select a Contractor according to the following schedule:

Week of October 19th, 2026 RFP is released.

October 27th, 3:30-4:30pm Mandatory walkthrough review meeting with Owner &

Architect at Hilton Elementary

November 2nd, noon Last day for RFI’s & clarifications.

November 2nd , end of day Final addendum to be issued.

November 4th, at Noon Proposals are due.

November 4th, at 12:15pm Proposal opening (at BAS Board Room)

November 5th, time t.b.d Select bidder interviews w/ the BAS District staff and

Architect

November 9th, 2026 Board of Education selects a Contractor and authorizes the Superintendent to finalize a contract.

Late-November Earliest date for Contractor to begin work.

The District may modify or eliminate any of the above schedule in its sole discretion.

B. Review and Selection Process

The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals that are determined not to be in the best interests of the District. The District will not necessarily select the lowest cost proposal.

C. Contractor Interviews

It is possible that the District will invite firms to participate in interviews with the Board of Education

(and/or, if applicable, any Selection Committee) and to answer any questions that may exist about their proposal.

D. Evaluation Criteria

The District will evaluate proposals considering all of the information provided in response to this

RFP, including but not necessarily limited to the following:

Adherence to RFP: To merit evaluation, submittals must conform, in both content and presentation, to the parameters established in this request.

Relevant Experience: Relevant experience of the firm with construction and renovation of K-

12 public school facilities, and type II public well experience, particularly those of comparable size and complexity.

Qualifications: Qualifications and experience of the key staff to be assigned to these projects.

Timeliness: Ability of the firm to complete work tasks specified in this RFP in a timely fashion.

Responsiveness: The ability to meet quickly with District officials, contractors, etc. when necessary.

Team Compatibility: The ability of the firm to work with students, District employees, parents, community members, and governmental officials based on references and interviews.

Fee Proposal: The total fees for Contractor services, including contingency, allowances, and permitting fees as outlined.

E. Awarding of the Contract

All proposals received shall be subject to evaluation by Administration for the purpose of recommending a firm or firms with whom a contract will be signed. Authorization for execution of a contract will be approved by the District’s Board of Education after it has had an opportunity to review the recommendations of the Administration.

The form of Contract shall be based on the modified version of AIA Document A101-2017 Edition, as modified. The bidder shall be deemed to agree with the attached document in its entirety, except and to the extent the bidder specifically objects in writing to any provision therein and attaches the objection(s) as a separate document to its response to this RFP, along with a proposed alternative .

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the District shall have the ability, in its sole discretion, to negotiate any term of the Contract. The award of a Contract shall be contingent upon the successful negotiation of same.

PART 3 – PROPOSAL DETAILS

NAME OF FIRM:______________________________________________ YEAR ESTABLISHED: ________

ADDRESS: ________________________________________ _______________________________ ___________ (Street) (City/State) (Zip Code)

TELEPHONE NUMBER: ___________ _____________________ FAX NUMBER: ________ _____________ (Area Code) (Area Code)

A. BUSINESS ORGANIZATION

1. Individual Partnership Corporation Other

2. Years firm has provided Contractor Services: __________________

3. List Principals and officers of the firm:

4. List subcontractors or consultants outside your firm you propose using to provide services not available in your firm.

Location Number of Times

Firm Name City/State Specialty Affiliated With You

1.

2.

3.

4.

Proposed EGLE-registered water well drilling sub-contractor or pump installer:

a. Company Name: __________________

b. Registration Number: __________________

c. Years company has provided Type II public well experience: __________________

5. What is your firm’s present workload? Can your firm meet or exceed the construction schedule stated herein?

6. What is your General Liability Insurance coverage:

a. Total amount of protection provided.

b. Amount of deductible, if any.

c. Name, address, phone #, and contact person of Insurance Company.

d. Are the costs of this coverage included in your Fee Proposal? If not, what is that additional cost?

7. Have you had mediation, litigation, arbitration or a claim filed against or settled with your firm by an educational client or have you filed or settled the same against an educational client? If yes, explain each in detail.

8. Has your firm ever been terminated, for cause or for convenience, prior to completion of a project or has your firm ever terminated a contractor contract, for cause or for convenience, prior to completion of a project? If yes, explain each in detail.

B. Anticipated Project Schedule

A Construction schedule is required by the successful bidder soon after award and/or State approvals are complete. Please identify any concerns or reservations your firm may have with these general parameters and describe any negative impacts on the Project foreseen as a result of such parameters.

C. Cost Proposal

The cost proposal shall be stated as a lump sum as set forth in Part 4 below. The lump sum shall include:

1. Include allowances as outlined in Division 01B-Special Conditions, Article 33S

2. Contingency as detailed in Article 21S.

3. Unit prices as requested in Part 4 below and detailed in Division 01B-Special Conditions, Article 32S.

If you believe any other information or clarification may be helpful to the District in determining your cost for services, please include that information in your proposal.

PART 4 – PROPOSAL SUMMARY

All materials necessary to complete the Project shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

Single Prime (All Trades) Contract: The undersigned Bidder, having carefully examined the Bidding and

Contract Requirements, Conditions of the Contract, Drawings, Specifications, and all subsequent

Addenda, as issued by the Owner, hereby agrees to furnish all material, labor, equipment, and services as described in the above documents, without exception, including all scheduled allowances, contingency and permits, if any, necessary to complete the Project, to the sum of:

Provide the following unit prices:

- Drilling beyond base depth: Add__________per L.F. Deduct________per L.F.

- Additional casing: Add__________per L.F. Deduct________per L.F.

- Additional screen: Add__________per L.F. Deduct____N/A_per L.F.

- Extended pump test: Add__________per L.F. Deduct____N/A_per L.F.

- Additional trenching/boring: Add__________per L.F. Deduct____ ____per L.F.

This proposal has been prepared to provide the District with all the information requested in Part 3 -

Proposal Details of the RFP regarding Contractor services. The undersigned certifies that the proposal contained herein meets or exceeds the scope of services as outlined in this RFP, and that any items that have been deleted from and/or added to the requested scope of services (including, but not limit ed to, the proposed contract language) are clearly noted as follows or separately attached:

Signed this ____ day of ______________, 2026.

Firm Name: __________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: __________________________ Fax Number: ________________________

By: __________________________________________________________________

Signature and Title

ATTACHMENT “A”

AIA Document A101-2017 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor.

ATTACHMENT “B”

FAMILIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

AFFIDAVIT OF ______________________________

(insert name of affiant)

STATE OF MICHIGAN )

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COUNTY OF _________________ )

___________________________________ makes this Affidavit under oath and states as follows:

(insert name of affiant)

1. I am a/the:

□ President

□ Vice-President

□ Chief Executive Officer

□ Member

□ Partner

□ Owner

□ Other (please specify) ________________________ of ___________________________________ [insert name of contractor], a bidder for contractor services for Brighton Area Schools.

2. I have personal knowledge and/or I have personally verified that the following are all of the familial relationships existing between the owner(s) and the employee(s) of the aforementioned contractor and the school district’s superintendent and/or board members:

3. I have authority to bind the aforementioned contractor with the representations contained herein, and I am fully aware that the school district will rely on my representations in evaluating bids for contractor services.

4. I declare the above information to be true to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I could completely and accurately testify regarding the information contained in this affidavit if requested to do so.

(signature of affiant)

Dated: ________________

Subscribed and sworn before me in _________________ County, Michigan, on the ___ day of _________________, 202__

____________________________________________(signature)

_____________________________________________ (printed)

Notary public, State of Michigan, County of ________________

My Commission expires on _____________________________

Acting in the County of ________________________________

ATTACHMENT “C”

IRAN ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ACT CERTIFICATION

I am the _______(title)________ of _____________(bidder)_______________, or I am bidding in my individual capacity (“Bidder”), with authority to submit a binding bid for the provision of contractor services to Brighton Area Schools. I have personal knowledge of the matters described in this Certification, and I am familiar with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, MCL 129.311, et seq. (“Act”). I am fully aware that the school district will rely on my representations in evaluating bids.

I certify that Bidder is not an Iran-linked business, as that term is defined in the Act. I understand that submission of a false certification may result in contract termination, ineligibility to bid for three (3) years, and a civil penalty of $250,000 or twice the bid amount, whichever is greater, plus related investigation and legal costs.

(signature)

(printed)

(date)

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DIVISION 01A GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01A SUPPLEMENTARY GENERAL CONDITIONS

01 The General Conditions of the Contract for the Construction of Buildings Standard Form of the

American Institute of Architects, latest Edition: Article 1 through 14 inclusive are hereby, except as the same way be inconsistent with, made a part of this specification.

a. Where any article of the "A.I.A. General Conditions" is herein supplemented, the A.I.A.

provisions shall remain in effect. All the supplemental provisions shall be considered as added thereto. Where any such article is amended, voided or superseded, the provisions of such article not so specifically amended, voided or superseded, shall remain in effect.

02 ARTICLE 15 DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

a. The drawings and specifications are complementary, and what is called for by one is binding as if called for by the other.

03 ARTICLE 16 INSURANCE

This article shall void Article II of the General Conditions as cited in Paragraph A under the heading of this Division.

16.1 CONTRACTORS LIABILITY INSURANCE

16.1.1 The Contractor shall purchase from and maintain in a company or companies lawfully authorized to do business in the jurisdiction in which the Project is located, such insurance as will protect the contractor from claims set forth below which may arise out of or result from the Contractor's operations under the Contract, and for which the Contractor may be legally liable, whether such operations be by the Contractor or by a Subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts and of them may be liable:

.1 claims under workers' or workmen’s compensation, disability benefit and other similar employee benefit acts which are applicable to the Work to be performed;

.2 claims for damages because of bodily injury, occupational sickness or disease, or death of the Contractor's employees:

.3 claims for damages because of bodily injury, sickness or disease, or death of any person other than the Contractor's employees;

.4 claims for damages insured by usual personal injury liability coverage which are sustained (1) by a person as a result of an offense directly or indirectly related to employment of such person by the Contractor, or (2) by another person;

.5 claims for damages, other than to the Work itself, because of injury to or destruction of tangible property, including loss of use resulting therefrom;

.6 claims for damages because of bodily injury, death of a person or property damage arising out of ownership, maintenance or use of any motor vehicle; and

.7 claims involving contractual liability insurance applicable to the Contractors obligations, under Paragraph 3.18.

16.1.2 The insurance required by Subparagraph 16.1.1 shall be written for not less than the limits of liability specified in the Contract Documents, or required by law, whichever coverage is greater.

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Coverage, whether written on an occurrence or claims-made basis, shall be maintained without interruption from date of commencement of the Work until date of final payment and termination of any coverage required to be maintained after final payment. Notwithstanding the above, the insurance required by paragraph 16.1 shall be on an occurrence basis.

16.1.2.1 Such insurance shall be written to include the following coverage and for not less that the following minimum limits or greater if required by law;

.1 Worker's Compensation, Occupational Disease and Employer's Liability Insurance:

A. State of Michigan - Statutory Limits

B. Applicable Federal (if any) - Statutory limits.

C. Employer's Liability - Bodily Injury by Accident - $1,000,000 each accident

Bodily Injury by Disease - $1,000,000 each employee Bodily Injury by Disease - $1,000,000 each policy limit

.2 Commercial General Liability Insurance including as minimum coverage:

- Premises - Operations Liability

- Independent Contractor's Protective Liability

- Broad Form Property Damage Endorsement

- Blank Contractual

- Personal Injury, with Employment Exclusion deleted

A. Special Requirements:

1. Property Damage Liability Insurance will provide "X, C, and U" (Explosion, collapse and underground hazard) coverage as applicable.

2. Products and Completed Operation to be maintained for 1 year after final payment.

3. The owner, architect, their consultants, agents and employees, shall be named as: additional insured's on the commercial general liability policy of the general contractor an/or subcontractor of any tier.

B. Limits of Liability:

$1,000,000 Each Occurrence as respects Bodily Injury Liability or Property Damage Liability, or both combined.

$1,000,000 General Aggregate

$1,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate

$1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury

.3 Automobile Liability Insurance":

A. Special Requirements:

1. All owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles including the loading or unloading thereof.

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2. The owner, architect, their consultants, agents and employees, shall be name as "additional insured's" on the commercial automobile liability policy of the general contractor and/or subcontractor of any tier.

B. Limits of Liability

$1,000,000 Each occurrence as respects Bodily Injury Liability or Property Damage Liability, or both combined.

.4 Owner's and Architect's Protective Liability Incurrence:

The Contractor will furnish and maintain during the entire period of construction an Owner's Protective Liability Policy written in the name of the owner, architect, and architect's consultants, with the following limits of liability:

Limits of Liability:

$1,000,000 Each occurrence as respects Bodily Injury Liability or

Property Damage Liability, or both combined.

$1,000,000 General Aggregate

.5 Umbrella/Excess Liability Insurance:

Limits of Liability

$1,000,000 Each occurrence

$1,000,000 Aggregate

16.1.3 Certificates of Insurance for the above coverage and the Owner's Protective Policy shall be submitted to the Architect for transmittal to the Owner for his approval prior to the start of construction. The Contractor shall certify to the Owner that he has obtained or will obtain similar certificates of insurance from each of his Subcontractors before their work commences.

Each Subcontractor must be covered by insurance of the same character and in the same amounts as the Contractor unless the Contractor and the Owner agree that a reduced coverage is adequate. Each subcontractor's insurance shall cover the Owner, Architect, their agents and employees. The Contractor shall submit a statement with each monthly affidavit stating that he has obtained certificates of insurance, or other satisfactory evidence, that all required insurance is in force for each of the Subcontractors listed on his affidavit. If the

"additional insured" have other insurance which is applicable to the loss, it shall be on an excess or contingent basis. The amount of the company's liability under this policy shall not be reduced by the existence of such other insurance Contractor certificates shal l be in duplicate on standard Acord forms.

16.1.3.1 Certificate of insurance shall contain a statement therein or a rider attached thereto incorporating the indemnity clause stated in Paragraph 3.18 (Indemnification) and Subparagraphs 3.18.1, 3.18.1.1, 3.18.2 and 3.18.3 of the General Conditions, and including the changes and addition made in those subparagraphs within these Supplemental General Conditions.

16.1.3.2 These Certificates and the insurance policies required by this Paragraph 16.1 shall contain a provision that coverage afforded under the policies will not be canceled or allowed to expire until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the Owner and Architect. If any of the foregoing insurance coverage is required to remain in force after final payment and are reasonably available, an additional certificate evidencing continuation of such coverage

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Information concerning reduction of coverage shall be furnished by the Contractor with reasonable promptness in accordance with the Contractor's information and belief.

16.1.3.3 The obligations of the Contractor under the provisions of this article shall not extend to the liability of the Architect, his agents or employees arising out of (1) the preparation or approval of maps, drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, change orders, designs, or specifications, or (2) the giving of or the failure to give directions or instructions by the Architect, his agents or employees to the extent that such giving or failure to give is the cause of the injury or damage.

16.2 OWNER'S LIABILITY INSURANCE

16.2.1 The Owner shall be responsible for purchasing and maintaining the Owner's usual liability insurance. Optionally, the Owner may purchase and maintain other insurance for self -protection against claims, which may arise from operations under the Contract. The Contractor shall not be responsible for purchasing and maintaining this optional Owner's l iability insurance unless specifically required by the Contract Documents.

16.3 PROPERTY INSURANCE

16.3.1 Unless otherwise provided, the Owner shall purchase and maintain, in a company or companies lawfully authorized to do business in the jurisdiction in which the Project is located, property insurance in the amount of the initial Contract Sum as well as subsequent modifications thereto for the entire Work at the site on a replacement cost basis without voluntary deductibles. Such property insurance shall be maintained, unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents or otherwise agreed in writing by all persons and entities who are beneficiaries of such insurance, until final payment has been made and provided in Paragraph

9.10 or until no person or entity other than the Owner has an insurable interest in the property required by this Paragraph 16.3 to be covered, whichever is earlier. This insurance shall include interests of the Owner, Architect, the Contractor, Subcontractors and the Sub-subcontractors in the Work.

Property Insurance provided by Owners shall not cover any tools, apparatus, machinery, scaffolding, hoists, forms, staging, shoring and other similar items commonly referred to as construction equipment, which may be on the site and the capital value of which is not included in the Work. The Contractor shall make his own arrangements for any insurance he may require on such construction equipment.

16.3.1.2 If the Owner does not intend to purchase such property insurance required by the Contract and with all of the coverage in the amount described above, the Owner shall so inform the

Contractor in writing prior to commencement of the Work. The Contractor may then affect insurance, which will protect the interests of the Contractor, Subcontractors and Sub-subcontractors in the Work, and by appropriate Change Order, the cost thereof shall be charged to the Owner. If the contractor is damaged by the failure or neglect of the Owner to purchase or maintain insurance as described above, without so notifying the Contractor then the Owner shall bear all reasonable cost properly attributably thereto.

16.3.1.3 If the property insurance required minimum deductibles and such deductibles are identified in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall pay costs not covered because of such deductibles. If the Owner or insurer increases the required minimum deductibles above the amounts so identified or if the Owner elects to purchase this insurance with voluntary deductible amounts, the Owner shall be responsible for payment of the additional costs not covered because of such increased or voluntary deductibles. If deductibles are not identified to the Contract Documents, the Owner shall pay costs not covered because of deductibles. The property insurance for the Work requires a minimum deductible of: $5,000 per claim.

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16.3.2 Boiler and Machinery Insurance. The Owner shall purchase and maintain boiler and machinery insurance required by the Contract Documents or by law, which shall specifically cover such insured objects during installation and until final acceptance by the Owner; this insurance shall include interests of the Owner, Contractor, Subcontractors and Sub-subcontractors in the Work, and the Owner and Contractor shall be named insured's.

16.3.3 Loss of Use Insurance. The Owner, at the Owner's option, may purchase and maintain such insurance as will insure the Owner against loss of use of the Owner's property due to fire or other hazards, however caused. The Owner waives the rights of action against the Contractor for loss of use of the Owner's property, including consequential losses due to fire or other hazards however caused.

16.3.4 If the Contractor requests in writing that insurance for risks other than those described herein or for other special hazards be included in the property insurance policy, the Owner shall, if possible, include such insurance, and the cost thereof shall be charged to the contractor by appropriate Change order.

16.3.5 If during the Project construction period the Owner insures properties, real or personal or both, adjoining or adjacent to the site by property insurance under policies separate from those insuring the Project, or if after final payment property insurance is to be provided on the completed Project through a policy or policies other than those insuring the Project during the construction period, the Owner shall waive all rights in accordance with the terms of

Subparagraph 16.3.7 for damages caused by fire or other perils covered by this separate property insurance. All separate policies shall provide this waiver of subrogation by endorsement or otherwise.

16.3.6 Before an exposure to loss may occur, the Owner shall file with the Contractor a copy of each policy that includes insurance coverage required by the Paragraph 16.3. Each policy shall contain all generally applicable conditions, definitions, exclusions and endorsements related to this Project. Each policy shall contain a provision that the policy will not be cancelled or allowed to expire until at least 30 days prior written notice has been given to the Contractor.

16.3.7 Waivers of Subrogation. If permitted by the Owner's and Contractor's insurance companies, without penalties, the Owner and Contractor waive all rights against (1) each other and any of their Subcontractors, Sub-subcontractors, agents and employees, each of the other, and (2) the Architect, Architect's consultants, separate contractors described in Article 6, if any, and any of their Subcontractors, Sub-subcontractors, agents and employees, for damages caused by fire or other perils to the extent covered by property insurance obtained pursuant to this Paragraph

16.3 or other property insurance applicable to the Work, except such rights as they have to proceeds of such insurance held by the Owner as fiduciary. The Owner or Contractor, as appropriate, shall require of the Architect, Architect's consultants, separate contractors described in Article 6, if any, and the Subcontractors, Sub-subcontractors, agents and employees of any of them, by appropriate agreements, written where legally required for validity, similar waivers each in favor of other parties enumerated herein. The policies shall provide such waivers as to a person or entity even though that person or entity would otherwise have a duty of indemnification, contractual or otherwise did not pay the insurance premium directly or indirectly, and whether or not the person or entity had an insurable interest in the property damaged.

16.3.8 A loss insured under Owner's property insurance shall be adjusted by the Owner as fiduciary and made payable to the Owner as fiduciary for the insured, as their interests may appear, subject to requirements of any applicable mortgagee clause and of Subparagraph 16.3.10. The

Contractor shall pay Subcontractors their just shares of insurance proceeds received by the Contractor, and by appropriated agreements, written where legally required for validity, shall require Subcontractors in similar manner.

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16.3.9 If required in writing by a party in interest, the Owner as fiduciary shall, upon occurrence of an insured loss, give bond for proper performance of the Owner's duties. The cost of required bonds shall be charged against proceeds received as fiduciary. The Owner shall deposit in a separate account proceeds he received, which the Owner shall distribute in accordance with such agreement as the parties in interest may reach or in accordance with an arbitration award in which case the procedure shall be as provided in Paragraph 4.5. If after such loss no other special agreement is made, replacement of damaged property shall be covered by appropriate Change Order.

16.3.10 The Owner as fiduciary shall have power to adjust and settle a loss with insurers unless one of the parties in interest shall object in writing within five days after occurrence of loss to the Owner's exercise of this power; if such objection be made, arbitrators shall be chosen as provided in Paragraph 4.5. The Owner as fiduciary shall, in that case, make settlement with insurers in accordance with directions of such arbitrators. If distribution of insurance proceeds by arbitration is required, the arbitrators will direct such distribution.

16.3.11 Partial occupancy or use in accordance with Paragraph 9.9 shall not commence until the insurance company or companies providing property insurance have consented to such partial occupancy or use by endorsement or otherwise. The Owner and the Contractor shall take reasonable steps to obtain consent of the insurance company or companies and shall, without mutual consent, take no action with respect to partial occupancy or use that would cause cancellation, lapse or reduction of insurance.

16.4 PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

16.4.1 The Owner shall have the right to require the Contractor to furnish bonds covering faithful performance of the Contract and payment of obligations arising there under as stipulated in bidding requirements or specifically required in the Contract Documents on the date of execution of the Contract.

16.4.2 Upon the request of any person or entity appearing to be a potential beneficiary of bonds, covering payment of obligations arising under the Contract, the Contractor shall promptly furnish a copy of the bonds or shall permit a copy to be made.

16.4.3 When required by the Owner the Contractor, before commencing the Work, shall furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond. The Performance Bond shall be in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%)of the full amount of the Contract Sum as security for the faithful performance of the obligations of the Contract Documents, and the Labor and Material Payment Bond shall be in an amount to equal to one hundred percent (100%) percent of the full amount of the Contract Sum as Security for the payment of all persons performing labor and furnishing materials in connection with the Contract Documents.

Such bond shall be on A.I.A. Document A-312, issued by the American Institute of Architects, shall be issued by a surety satisfactory to the Owner and shall name the Owner as primary co-obligee.

16.5 MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS

16.5.1 All insurance coverage shall be provided by insurance companies having policy holder ratings no lower than "A" and financial ratings not lower that "XII" in the Best's Insurance Guide, latest edition in effect as of the date of the Contract.

16.5.2 The Contractor is responsible for determining that Subcontractors are adequately insured against claims arising out of relating to the work. The premium cost and charges for such insurance, shall be paid by each Subcontractor.

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SECTION 01B SPECIAL CONDITIONS

ARTICLE 1S TIME OF COMPLETION

01 The contract involves the installation of a new secondary well to run in tandem with the existing well and provide backup capacity. The construction of the project requires completion for building occupancy in the least time consistent with good construction practices. Any re-grading, site restoration and seeding from well drilling activities may be required the following Spring. Refer to Article 16S below for additional sequencing or scheduling considerations.

ARTICLE 2S EXAMINATION OF SITE

01 The General Contractor and those sub-contractors specifically involved shall be held to have examined the site and have informed themselves of the conditions under which they must work.

Their proposal shall make due allowance for the conditions that are reasonably apparent on site.

ARTICLE 3S LAYING OUT WORK

01 Each Sub-Contractor shall lay out the work, establish all levels and heights and provide the assistance of a competent surveyor for the work required by the sub-contractor.

02 The General Contractor shall establish a permanent benchmark where directed to which all measurements and levels shall be referred during the progress of the work.

ARTICLE 4S DELETED TEMPORARY FIELD OFFICE

ARTICLE 5S TEMPORARY UTILITIES

01 Water: The General Contractor shall arrange for all water used during construction. Water shall be available through Owners existing building on site. Mechanical Contractor shall furnish and maintain all temporary connections.

02 Electrical: Electrical shall be available through Owner’s existing building. Owner shall bear cost of metered power.

ARTICLE 6S TEMPORARY TOILETS

01 Toilet facilities shall be provided through the Owner’s existing building. The General Contractor and Owner shall coordinate what toilets are allowed for contractor use.

ARTICLE 7S DELETED COLD WEATHER PROTECTION

ARTICLE 8S DELETED TEMPORARY HEAT

ARTICLE 9S SHOP DRAWINGS

01 All shop drawing submissions shall be examined by the General Contractor for coordination with other trades and general conformity to contract documents before submission to the Architect for the Architects review and shall bear the signature of the party so doing. The preferred submission of shop drawings is by electronic PDF drawings to the Lindhout Associates project architect, or his designee, at the appropriate e-mail address. Reviewed submissions will be returned electronically. Paper submissions, when necessary, shall furnish four (4) copies.

02 Corrections or comments made on the shop drawings during their review do not relieve the contractor from compliance with requirements of the drawings and specifications. This check is only for review of the general conformance with the design concept of the project and general compliance with the information given in the contract documents. The contractor is responsible for:

Confirming and correlating all quantities and dimensions.

Selecting fabrication processes and techniques of construction.

Coordinating his or her work with that of all other trades and performing all work in a safe and satisfactory manner.

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03 Architects review of Shop Drawings shall not be construed to relieve supplier of any obligations set forth in the original contract documents. Specific reference shall be made on the Shop Drawings of any changes in or contradictions of the original documents and specific acceptance of that contradiction must be made on the drawings by the Architect.

04 The preceding conditions are in addition to those covered under Article 3.12 of the General

Conditions of the Contract.

ARTICLE 10S CLOSE OUT AND GUARANTEES

01 At the completion of the Contract and prior to final payment:

a. The General Contractor and sub-contractors shall give to the Owner a written guarantee that they will make good at their own expense any defects in material or workmanship, not due to ordinary wear or improper use, which may develop within one (1) year from the date of acceptance of the work unless otherwise stated in the specifications.

b. The Owner shall be furnished with the following as it may apply to the project and as called…