2609 Animal Shelter Bid Packet.pdf

ANDERSON COUNTY

ANIMAL SHELTER

CLINTON, TENNESSSEE

PROJECT MANUAL

PROJECT NO. 18-04

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

MAY 30, 2025

BLANKENSHIP & PARTNERS, LLC

A R C H I T E C T S & P L A N N E R S

1112 E. WEISGARBER ROAD, 2nd FLOOR

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37909

PHONE : 865.251.2585

PROJECT MANUAL FOR

ANDERSON COUNTY

ANIMAL SHELTER

100 N MAIN STREET

CLINTON, TENNESSEE

B&P PROJECT NUMBER: 18-04

DATE: May 30, 2025

ARCHITECT:

BLANKENSHIP & PARTNERS, LLC

ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS

1112 E. Weisgarber Road, 2nd Floor

Knoxville, Tennessee 37909

CIVIL ENGINEER

WELROC ENTERPRISES, LLC

376 Lochmere Drive

Morristown, Tennessee 37814

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

STANLEY D. LINDSEY & ASSOCIATES

750 Old Hickory Blvd, Building 1, Suite 175

Brentwood, Tennessee 37027

MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE

PROTECTION

ENGINEERING SERVICES GROUP

900 E. Hill Avenue, #350

Knoxville, Tennessee 37915

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

VREELAND ENGINEERS, INC

PO Box 10645 Knoxville, Tennessee 37939

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ANIMAL SHELTER Table of Contents

COVER SHEET

SEAL PAGE 1

00 01 00 TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 00 1-4

00 01 05 LIST OF DRAWINGS 00 01 05 1-2

DIVISION 00-USDA Rural Development-CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS Pages

Advertisement for Bids RD Instruction 1942-A, Guide 19, Attachment 1

Instructions to Bidders AIA Document A701-2018 or current edition

RD Attachment to Instructions to Bidders RD Instr.1942-A, Guide 27, Attachment 2

Bid Form (including liquidated damages) RD Instr.1942-A, Guide 19, Attachment 3, or acceptable substitute with RD verbiage including liquidated damages and BABAA compliance

Bid Bond RD Instr.1942-A, Guide 19, Attachment 4 or acceptable substitute

Lobbying Certification for Contracts, Grants, and Loans

RD 1940-Q, Exhibit A-1, if contract amount exceeds $100,000; if lobbying activities need to be reported submit SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (form available on-line)

Notice of Award RD Instr.1942-A, Guide 19, Attachment 7

Owner Contractor Agreement AIA Document A101-2017 or acceptable alternate AIA agreement

RD Attachment to Owner/Contractor Agreement

RD Instr.1942-A, Guide 27, Attachment 3

Payment Bond RD Instr.1942-A, Guide 19, Attach. 6 or acceptable substitute

Performance Bond RD Instr.1942-A, Guide 19, Attach. 5 or acceptable substitute

Certificate of Owner’s Attorney RD Instr.1942-A, Guide 18, Page 7

General Conditions of the Contract AIA Document A201-2017

RD Attachment to the General Conditions of the Contract

RD Instr. 1942-A, RD Guide 27, Attachment 4

Notice to Proceed RD Instr.1924-A, Guide 19, Attachment 8

Construction Sign Detail Rural Development Template

Application and Certification for Payment AIA Document G702/G703 with RD attachment or Form RD 1924-18

Contract Change Order AIA G701 with RD concur form or Form RD 1924-7

Certificate of Substantial Completion AIA Document G704

BABAA Certification Statements Sample language for contractors and manufacturers

Consent of Surety to Final Payment AIA Document G707

Release of Liens Form RD 1924-9

Release of Claimants Form RD 1924-10

Builder’s Warranty Form RD 1924-19

Labor Standards Provisions RD Instr.1940-C, Exhibit A derived from 29 CFR 5.5 Dept of Labor

Davis-Bacon Wage Rate Determination Department of Labor current Wage Determination – found on SAM.gov Correct determination to be verified by Owner’s legal counsel

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DIVISION 01-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Pages

01 10 00 SUMMARY 01 10 00 1-3

01 23 00 ALTERNATES 01 23 00 1

01 26 00 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES 01 26 00 1-3

01 29 00 PAYMENT PROCEDURES 01 29 00 1-5

01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION 01 31 00 1-8

01 32 00 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS AND DOCUMENTATION 01 32 00 1-7

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 01 33 00 1-9

01 33 10 STRUCTURAL SUBMITTALS 01 33 10 1-3

01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 01 40 00 1-9

01 40 10 STRUCTURAL QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 01 40 10 1-5

01 42 00 REFERENCES 01 42 00 1-2

01 50 00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS 01 50 00 1-12

01 60 00 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS 01 60 00 1-10

01 73 00 EXECUTION 01 73 00 1-6

01 73 29 CUTTING AND PATCHING 01 73 29 1-3

01 77 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES 01 77 00 1-5

01 78 39 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS 01 78 39 1-4

DIVISION 02-EXISTING CONDITIONS Pages

02 60 00 OFF-SITE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL 02 60 00 1-2

DIVISION 03-CONCRETE Pages

03 10 00 CONCRETE FORMING AND ACCESSORIES 03 10 00 1-4

03 20 00 CONCRETE REINFORCING 03 20 00 1-4

03 31 00 STRUCTURAL CONCRETE 03 30 00 1-14

03 62 00 NON-SHRINK GROUT 03 62 00 1-2

DIVISION 04-MASONRY Pages

04 20 00 UNIT MASONRY 04 20 00 1-15

04 29 00 ENGINEERED CONCRETE MASONRY 04 29 00 1-6

DIVISION 05-METALS Pages

05 12 00 STRUCTURAL STEEL 05 12 00 1-7

05 31 00 STEEL DECKING 05 31 00 1-5

05 44 00 COLD-FORMED METAL TRUSSES 05 44 00 1-5

05 50 00 METAL FABRICATIONS 05 50 00 1-5

DIVISION 06-WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES Pages

06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY 06 10 00 1-5

06 16 36 WOOD PANEL PRODUCT SHEATHING 06 16 36 1-3

06 17 53 SHOP-FABRICATED WOOD TRUSSES 06 17 53 1-4

06 40 23 INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK 06 40 23 1-6

DIVISION 07-THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION Pages

07 13 00 SHEET MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING 07 13 00 1-8

07 21 00 THERMAL INSULATION 07 21 00 1-3

07 27 00 AIR/VAPOR BARRIER MEMBRANE 07 27 00 1-2

07 31 13 ASPHALT SHINGLES 07 31 13 1-4

07 41 00 PREFORMED METAL STANDING SEAM ROOFING 07 41 00 1-6

07 46 00 SIDING 07 46 00 1-2

07 62 00 SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM 07 62 00 1-5

07 84 13 THROUGH PENETRATION FIRESTOP SYSTEMS 07 84 13 1-6

07 84 46 FIRE-RESISTIVE JOINT SYSTEMS 07 84 46 1-4

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS 07 92 00 1-9

DIVISION 08-OPENINGS Pages

08 11 13 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES 08 11 13 1-7

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08 14 16 FLUSH WOOD DOORS 08 14 16 1-4

08 41 13 ALUMINUM FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS 08 41 13 1-10

08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE 08 71 00 1-15

08 80 00 GLAZING 08 80 00 1-10

DIVISION 09-FINISHES Pages

09 22 16 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING 09 22 16 1-5

09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD 09 29 00 1-7

09 51 23 ACOUSTICAL TILE CEILINGS 09 51 23 1-5

09 91 00 PAINTING 09 91 00 1-8

DIVISION 10-SPECIALTIES Pages

10 21 13 TOILET COMPARTMENTS 10 21 13 1-4

10 26 00 WALL SURFACE PROTECTION 10 26 00 1-4

10 26 13 CORNER GUARDS 10 26 13 1-2

10 28 00 TOILET, BATH, & LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES 10 28 00 1-3

10 44 13 FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETS 10 44 13 1-4

10 44 16 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS 10 44 16 1-2

10 51 00 METAL LOCKERS 10 51 00 1-5

DIVISION 21-FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION 21 05 00 1-7

21 10 00 WATER-BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS 21 10 00 1-11

DIVISION 22-PLUMBING

22 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING 22 05 00 1-6

22 05 05 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR DOMESTIC WATER 22 05 05 1-2

22 05 10 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 22 05 10 1-3

22 05 15 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 22 05 15 1-2

22 05 20 PLUMBING INSULATION 22 05 20 1-6

22 05 25 PLUMBINGDOMESTIC WATER PIPING AND APPURTENANCES 22 05 25 1-9

22 05 30 DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT PIPING AND APPURTENANCES 22 05 30 1-6

22 05 35 FACILITY STORM DRAINAGE PIPING AND APPURTENANCES 22 05 35 1-6

22 05 45 FUEL-FIRED DOMESTIC WATER HEATERS 22 05 45 1-6

22 05 50 PLUMBING FIXTURES 22 05 50 1-4

22 05 55 FACILITY NATURAL-GAS PIPING 22 05 55 1-6

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

23 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 23 05 00 1-6

23 05 10 BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS 23 05 10 1-2

23 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 29 1-2

23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 05 93 1-3

23 07 00 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 1-2

23 23 00 REFRIGERANT PIPING 23 23 00 1

23 31 00 AIR DISTRIBUTION 23 31 00 1-6

23 36 00 AIR TERMINAL UNITS – VAV 23 36 00 1-2

23 72 10 100% OUTSIDE AIR PACKAGE ROOF TOP UNIT 23 72 10 1-6

23 74 13 PACKAGE ROOFTOP UNIT 23 74 13 1-3

23 81 26.1 DUCTLESS SPLIT SYSTEM UNITS 23 81 26.1 1-2

DIVISION 26-ELECTRICAL

26 00 00 GENERAL ELECTRICAL 26 00 00 1-4

26 04 00 ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND GROUNDING 26 04 00 1

26 05 19 600-VOLT CONDUCTORS 26 05 19 1

26 05 33 CONDUIT 26 05 33 1-2

26 05 34 BOXES 26 05 34 1-2

26 05 35 WIRING DEVICES 26 05 35 1

26 05 39 FLOOR BOXES 26 05 39 1

26 05 53 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION AND LABELING 26 05 53 1

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26 09 23 OCCUPANCY SENSORS 26 09 23 1

26 24 16 PANELBOARDS 26 24 16 1-2

26 28 16 SAFETY SWITCHES 26 28 16 1

26 29 13 MANUAL MOTOR STARTERS 26 29 13 1

26 43 13 SURGE PROTECTION DEVICES 26 43 13 1-3

26 51 19 LED INTERIOR LIGHTING 26 51 29 1-4

26 53 00 EXIT SIGNS 26 53 00 1

26 54 00 TWIN-HEAD EMERGENCY LIGHTING UNIT 26 54 00 1

26 56 19 LED EXTERIOR LIGHTING 26 56 19 1-5

DIVISION 27-COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 28 TELEPHONE/DATA CONDUIT FACILITY 27 05 28 1

27 10 10 COMMUNICATIONS TERMINAL SPACES 27 10 10 1

27 51 13 PAGING SYSTEM 27 51 13 1-3

DIVISION 28-FIRE ALARM

28 31 00 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM-VOICE EVACUATION TYPE 28 31 00 1-6

DIVISION 31-EARTHWORK

31 11 00 CLEARING AND GRUBBING 31 11 00 1-2

31 23 19 DEWATERING 31 23 19 1-3

31 23 10 EXCAVATION AND FILL FOR STRUCTURES 31 23 10 1-4

31 24 00 EMBANKMENTS 31 24 00 1-8

31 25 00 SEDIMENT CONTROL 31 25 00 1-2

31 30 00 EARTHWORK 31 30 00 1-10

DIVISION 32-EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 10 00 AGGREGATE BASE AND PAVING 32 10 00 1

32 13 13 CHAIN LINK FENCE 32 13 13 1-7

32 92 00 LAWNS AND GRASSES 32 92 00 1-7

32 92 10 SOD GRASSES 32 92 10 1-6

DIVISION 33-UTILITIES

33 00 00 EXISTING UTILITIES 33 00 00 1

33 10 00 WATER UTILITIES 33 10 00 1-6

33 41 00 STORM DRAINAGE 33 41 00 1

DIVISION 34-TRANSPORTATION

34 00 00 TRANSPORTATION 34 00 00 1-2

END OF SECTION 00 01 00

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ANIMAL SHELTER List of Drawings

GENERAL – LIST OF DRAWINGS

COVER

CIVIL

C3.00 SITE PLAN

C3.01 SITE PLAN DETAILS

C3.02 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

C3.03 NOTES

ARCHITECTURAL

LS1.02 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

A1.01 CODE, GENERAL NOTES, AND WALL TYPES

A2.0 FLOOR PLAN

A2.1 ENLARGED PLANS

A2.2 ROOF PLAN & DETAILS

A3.0 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A3.1 CEILING DETAILS

A4.0 ELEVATIONS

A4.1 ELEVATIONS

A5.0 WALL SECTIONS

A5.1 WALL SECTIONS

A5.2 WALL SECTIONS

A5.3 WALL SECTIONS

A5.4 WALL SECTIONS

A5.5 WALL SECTIONS

A5.6 WALL SECTIONS

A5.7 WALL SECTIONS

A5.8 WALL SECTIONS

A6.0 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A6.1 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A6.2 MILLWORK DETAILS

A8.0 DOOR SCHEDULE, TYPES & DETAILS

A8.1 DOOR SCHEDULE, TYPES & DETAILS

A8.2 DOOR SCHEDULE, TYPES & DETAILS

A8.3 DOOR SCHEDULE, TYPES & DETAILS

A9.0 FINISH SCHEDULE

STRUCTURAL

S0.1 STRUCTURAL AXON VIEWS

S0.2 STRUCTURAL NOTES

S0.3 STRUCTURAL NOTES

S0.4 STRUCTURAL STATEMENT OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

S2.1 FOUNDATION PLAN

S2.2 ROOF FRAMING PLAN

S3.1 TYPICAL FOUNDATION SECTIONS & DETAILS

S3.2 TYPICAL FOUNDATION SECTIONS & DETAILS

S3.3 TYPICAL CMU WALL FRAMING SECTIONS & DETAILS

S4.1 FRAMING SECTIONS & DETAILS

S4.2 FRAMING SECTIONS & DETAILS

S5.1 ROOF TRUSS PROFILES & LOADING

S5.2 ROOF TRUSS PROFILES & LOADING

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ANIMAL SHELTER List of Drawings

MECHANICAL

M2.0 FLOOR PLAN – HVAC

M3.0 SCHEDULES & CONTROLS – HVAC

M4.0 DETAILS - HVAC

PLUMBING

P1.0 FLOOR PLAN – WASTE/VENT

P2.0 FLOOR PLAN – SERVICES

P2.1 ROOF PLAN - PLUMBING

ELECTRICAL

E1.1 FLOOR PLAN – LIGHTING

E1.2 FLOOR PLAN – POWER

E1.3 FLOOR PLAN – COMMUNICATIONS

E1.4 FLOOR PLAN – FIRE ALARM

E1.5 FLOOR PLAN – HVAC WIRING

E1.6 ROOF PLAN - ELECTRICAL

E2.1 LEGEND & SCHEDULES

E2.2 DETAILS

E2.3 SCHEDULES & NOTES

E2.4 PANELBOARDS & FEEDER DIAGRAM

SE1.0 SITE PLAN – ELECTRICAL

FIRE PROTECTION

FP1.0 FLOOR PLAN – FIRE PROTECTION

END OF SECTION 00 01 15

RD Instruction 1942-A Guide 19

Attachment 1

pg. 1

March 25, 2025

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

(Owner)

Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of (briefly describe nature, scope, and major elements of the work) will be received by at the office of until ,(Standard Time - Daylight Savings Time)

20 , and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations:

Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of located at upon payment of $ for each set.

ilee Typewriter Anderson County Government ilee Typewriter Anderson County Animal Shelter ilee Typewriter Katherine Kleehammer ilee Typewriter Anderson County Purchasing Dept, Room 214, 100 N Main Street, Clinton, TN, 37716 ilee Typewriter 2:30 pm ilee Typewriter Eastern Time ilee Typewriter ilee Typewriter Link from owner's website: andersoncountytn.gov/purchasing or bidnetdirect.com ilee Typewriter Contract documents may be downloaded from the above link.

ilee Typewriter ilee Typewriter See link above ilee Typewriter Project consists of a 14,000 SF one-story facility for the housing and care of domestic non-farm animals, including spaces to facilitate surgery, quarantine, adoption, and euthanasia. The work includes all grading, sitework, utilities, and construction of the building. The building is slab-on-grade, masonry and metal stud walls, brick and Hardiboard cladding, and standing seam metal roof.

Attachment 1

pg. 2

Any BIDDER, upon returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS promptly and in good condition, will be refunded the payment, and any non-bidder upon so returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS will be refunded $ .

(Date)

If the project is not subject to the Build America, Buy America Act, delete the following paragraph:

This project is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements under Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Pub. L. 177-58. Absent an approved waiver, all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in this project must be produced in the

United States, as further outlined by the Office of Management and Budget’s regulation (reference 2 CFR 200) on the application of Buy America Preference in

Federal Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure.

ilee Typewriter ilee Typewriter October 1, 2025 ilee Typewriter Mandatory pre-bid meeting is 10:00 am Wednesday, October 8, 2025 in Room 118A of the Anderson County Courthouse.

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Document A701

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Instructions to Bidders

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TABLE OF ARTICLES

1 DEFINITIONS

2 BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS

3 BIDDING DOCUMENTS

4 BIDDING PROCEDURES

5 CONSIDERATION OF BIDS

6 POST-BID INFORMATION

7 PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

8 ENUMERATION OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

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ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS

§ 1.1 Bidding Documents include the Bidding Requirements and the Proposed Contract Documents. The Bidding

Requirements consist of the advertisement or invitation to bid, Instructions to Bidders, supplementary instructions to bidders, the bid form, and any other bidding forms. The Proposed Contract Documents consist of the unexecuted form of Agreement between the Owner and Contractor and that Agreement’s Exhibits, Conditions of the Contract (General, Supplementary and other Conditions), Drawings, Specifications, all Addenda, and all other documents enumerated in Article 8 of these

Instructions.

§ 1.2 Definitions set forth in the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, or in other Proposed Contract

Documents apply to the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.3 Addenda are written or graphic instruments issued by the Architect, which, by additions, deletions, clarifications, or corrections, modify or interpret the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.4 A Bid is a complete and properly executed proposal to do the Work for the sums stipulated therein, submitted in accordance with the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.5 The Base Bid is the sum stated in the Bid for which the Bidder offers to perform the Work described in the Bidding

Documents, to which Work may be added or deleted by sums stated in Alternate Bids.

§ 1.6 An Alternate Bid (or Alternate) is an amount stated in the Bid to be added to or deducted from, or that does not change, the Base Bid if the corresponding change in the Work, as described in the Bidding Documents, is accepted.

§ 1.7 A Unit Price is an amount stated in the Bid as a price per unit of measurement for materials, equipment, or services, or a portion of the Work, as described in the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.8 A Bidder is a person or entity who submits a Bid and who meets the requirements set forth in the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.9 A Sub-bidder is a person or entity who submits a bid to a Bidder for materials, equipment, or labor for a portion of the

Work.

ARTICLE 2 BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS

§ 2.1 By submitting a Bid, the Bidder represents that:

.1 the Bidder has read and understands the Bidding Documents;

.2 the Bidder understands how the Bidding Documents relate to other portions of the Project, if any, being bid concurrently or presently under construction;

.3 the Bid complies with the Bidding Documents;

.4 the Bidder has visited the site, become familiar with local conditions under which the Work is to be performed, and has correlated the Bidder’s observations with the requirements of the Proposed Contract Documents;

.5 the Bid is based upon the materials, equipment, and systems required by the Bidding Documents without exception; and

.6 the Bidder has read and understands the provisions for liquidated damages, if any, set forth in the form of

Agreement between the Owner and Contractor.

ARTICLE 3 BIDDING DOCUMENTS

§ 3.1 Distribution

§ 3.1.1 Bidders shall obtain complete Bidding Documents, as indicated below, from the issuing office designated in the advertisement or invitation to bid, for the deposit sum, if any, stated therein.

(Indicate how, such as by email, website, host site/platform, paper copy, or other method Bidders shall obtain Bidding

Documents.)

§ 3.1.2 Any required deposit shall be refunded to Bidders who submit a bona fide Bid and return the paper Bidding Documents

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in good condition within ten days after receipt of Bids. The cost to replace missing or damaged paper documents will be deducted from the deposit. A Bidder receiving a Contract award may retain the paper Bidding Documents, and the Bidder’s deposit will be refunded.

§ 3.1.3 Bidding Documents will not be issued directly to Sub-bidders unless specifically offered in the advertisement or invitation to bid, or in supplementary instructions to bidders.

§ 3.1.4 Bidders shall use complete Bidding Documents in preparing Bids. Neither the Owner nor Architect assumes responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete Bidding Documents.

§ 3.1.5 The Bidding Documents will be available for the sole purpose of obtaining Bids on the Work. No license or grant of use is conferred by distribution of the Bidding Documents.

§ 3.2 Modification or Interpretation of Bidding Documents

§ 3.2.1 The Bidder shall carefully study the Bidding Documents, shall examine the site and local conditions, and shall notify the Architect of errors, inconsistencies, or ambiguities discovered and request clarification or interpretation pursuant to

Section 3.2.2.

§ 3.2.2 Requests for clarification or interpretation of the Bidding Documents shall be submitted by the Bidder in writing and shall be received by the Architect at least seven days prior to the date for receipt of Bids.

(Indicate how, such as by email, website, host site/platform, paper copy, or other method Bidders shall submit requests for clarification and interpretation.)

§ 3.2.3 Modifications and interpretations of the Bidding Documents shall be made by Addendum. Modifications and interpretations of the Bidding Documents made in any other manner shall not be binding, and Bidders shall not rely upon them.

§ 3.3 Substitutions

§ 3.3.1 The materials, products, and equipment described in the Bidding Documents establish a standard of required function, dimension, appearance, and quality to be met by any proposed substitution.

§ 3.3.2 Substitution Process

§ 3.3.2.1 Written requests for substitutions shall be received by the Architect at least ten days prior to the date for receipt of

Bids. Requests shall be submitted in the same manner as that established for submitting clarifications and interpretations in

Section 3.2.2.

§ 3.3.2.2 Bidders shall submit substitution requests on a Substitution Request Form if one is provided in the Bidding

Documents.

§ 3.3.2.3 If a Substitution Request Form is not provided, requests shall include (1) the name of the material or equipment specified in the Bidding Documents; (2) the reason for the requested substitution; (3) a complete description of the proposed substitution including the name of the material or equipment proposed as the substitute, performance and test data, and relevant drawings; and (4) any other information necessary for an evaluation. The request shall include a statement setting forth changes in other materials, equipment, or other portions of the Work, including changes in the work of other contracts or the impact on any Project Certifications (such as LEED), that will result from incorporation of the proposed substitution.

§ 3.3.3 The burden of proof of the merit of the proposed substitution is upon the proposer. The Architect’s decision of approval or disapproval of a proposed substitution shall be final.

§ 3.3.4 If the Architect approves a proposed substitution prior to receipt of Bids, such approval shall be set forth in an

Addendum. Approvals made in any other manner shall not be binding, and Bidders shall not rely upon them.

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§ 3.3.5 No substitutions will be considered after the Contract award unless specifically provided for in the Contract

Documents.

§ 3.4 Addenda

§ 3.4.1 Addenda will be transmitted to Bidders known by the issuing office to have received complete Bidding Documents.

(Indicate how, such as by email, website, host site/platform, paper copy, or other method Addenda will be transmitted.)

§ 3.4.2 Addenda will be available where Bidding Documents are on file.

§ 3.4.3 Addenda will be issued no later than four days prior to the date for receipt of Bids, except an Addendum withdrawing the request for Bids or one which includes postponement of the date for receipt of Bids.

§ 3.4.4 Prior to submitting a Bid, each Bidder shall ascertain that the Bidder has received all Addenda issued, and the Bidder shall acknowledge their receipt in the Bid.

ARTICLE 4 BIDDING PROCEDURES

§ 4.1 Preparation of Bids

§ 4.1.1 Bids shall be submitted on the forms included with or identified in the Bidding Documents.

§ 4.1.2 All blanks on the bid form shall be legibly executed. Paper bid forms shall be executed in a non-erasable medium.

§ 4.1.3 Sums shall be expressed in both words and numbers, unless noted otherwise on the bid form. In case of discrepancy, the amount entered in words shall govern.

§ 4.1.4 Edits to entries made on paper bid forms must be initialed by the signer of the Bid.

§ 4.1.5 All requested Alternates shall be bid. If no change in the Base Bid is required, enter “No Change” or as required by the bid form.

§ 4.1.6 Where two or more Bids for designated portions of the Work have been requested, the Bidder may, without forfeiture of the bid security, state the Bidder’s refusal to accept award of less than the combination of Bids stipulated by the Bidder.

The Bidder shall neither make additional stipulations on the bid form nor qualify the Bid in any other manner.

§ 4.1.7 Each copy of the Bid shall state the legal name and legal status of the Bidder. As part of the documentation submitted with the Bid, the Bidder shall provide evidence of its legal authority to perform the Work in the jurisdiction where the Project is located. Each copy of the Bid shall be signed by the person or persons legally authorized to bind the Bidder to a contract. A

Bid by a corporation shall further name the state of incorporation and have the corporate seal affixed. A Bid submitted by an agent shall have a current power of attorney attached, certifying the agent’s authority to bind the Bidder.

§ 4.1.8 A Bidder shall incur all costs associated with the preparation of its Bid.

§ 4.2 Bid Security

§ 4.2.1 Each Bid shall be accompanied by the following bid security:

(Insert the form and amount of bid security.)

§ 4.2.2 The Bidder pledges to enter into a Contract with the Owner on the terms stated in the Bid and shall, if required, furnish bonds covering the faithful performance of the Contract and payment of all obligations arising thereunder. Should the Bidder refuse to enter into such Contract or fail to furnish such bonds if required, the amount of the bid security shall be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages, not as a penalty. In the event the Owner fails to comply with Section 6.2, the amount of the bid security shall not be forfeited to the Owner.

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§ 4.2.3 If a surety bond is required as bid security, it shall be written on AIA Document A310™, Bid Bond, unless otherwise provided in the Bidding Documents. The attorney-in-fact who executes the bond on behalf of the surety shall affix to the bond a certified and current copy of an acceptable power of attorney. The Bidder shall provide surety bonds from a company or companies lawfully authorized to issue surety bonds in the jurisdiction where the Project is located.

§ 4.2.4 The Owner will have the right to retain the bid security of Bidders to whom an award is being considered until (a) the

Contract has been executed and bonds, if required, have been furnished; (b) the specified time has elapsed so that Bids may be withdrawn; or (c) all Bids have been rejected. However, if no Contract has been awarded or a Bidder has not been notified of the acceptance of its Bid, a Bidder may, beginning days after the opening of Bids, withdraw its Bid and request the return of its bid security.

§ 4.3 Submission of Bids

§ 4.3.1 A Bidder shall submit its Bid as indicated below:

(Indicate how, such as by website, host site/platform, paper copy, or other method Bidders shall submit their Bid.)

§ 4.3.2 Paper copies of the Bid, the bid security, and any other documents required to be submitted with the Bid shall be enclosed in a sealed opaque envelope. The envelope shall be addressed to the party receiving the Bids and shall be identified with the Project name, the Bidder’s name and address, and, if applicable, the designated portion of the Work for which the Bid is submitted. If the Bid is sent by mail, the sealed envelope shall be enclosed in a separate mailing envelope with the notation

“SEALED BID ENCLOSED” on the face thereof.

§ 4.3.3 Bids shall be submitted by the date and time and at the place indicated in the invitation to bid. Bids submitted after the date and time for receipt of Bids, or at an incorrect place, will not be accepted.

§ 4.3.4 The Bidder shall assume full responsibility for timely delivery at the location designated for receipt of Bids.

§ 4.3.5 A Bid submitted by any method other than as provided in this Section 4.3 will not be accepted.

§ 4.4 Modification or Withdrawal of Bid

§ 4.4.1 Prior to the date and time designated for receipt of Bids, a Bidder may submit a new Bid to replace a Bid previously submitted, or withdraw its Bid entirely, by notice to the party designated to receive the Bids. Such notice shall be received and duly recorded by the receiving party on or before the date and time set for receipt of Bids. The receiving party shall verify that replaced or withdrawn Bids are removed from the other submitted Bids and not considered. Notice of submission of a replacement Bid or withdrawal of a Bid shall be worded so as not to reveal the amount of the original Bid.

§ 4.4.2 Withdrawn Bids may be resubmitted up to the date and time designated for the receipt of Bids in the same format as that established in Section 4.3, provided they fully conform with these Instructions to Bidders. Bid security shall be in an amount sufficient for the Bid as resubmitted.

§ 4.4.3 After the date and time designated for receipt of Bids, a Bidder who discovers that it made a clerical error in its Bid shall notify the Architect of such error within two days, or pursuant to a timeframe specified by the law of the jurisdiction where the Project is located, requesting withdrawal of its Bid. Upon providing evidence of such error to the reasonable satisfaction of the Architect, the Bid shall be withdrawn and not resubmitted. If a Bid is withdrawn pursuant to this Section

4.4.3, the bid security will be attended to as follows:

(State the terms and conditions, such as Bid rank, for returning or retaining the bid security.)

ARTICLE 5 CONSIDERATION OF BIDS

§ 5.1 Opening of Bids

If stipulated in an advertisement or invitation to bid, or when otherwise required by law, Bids properly identified and received

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within the specified time limits will be publicly opened and read aloud. A summary of the Bids may be made available to

Bidders.

§ 5.2 Rejection of Bids

Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Owner shall have the right to reject any or all Bids.

§ 5.3 Acceptance of Bid (Award)

§ 5.3.1 It is the intent of the Owner to award a Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder, provided the Bid has been submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Bidding Documents. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the

Owner shall have the right to waive informalities and irregularities in a Bid received and to accept the Bid which, in the

Owner’s judgment, is in the Owner’s best interests.

§ 5.3.2 Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Owner shall have the right to accept Alternates in any order or combination, unless otherwise specifically provided in the Bidding Documents, and to determine the lowest responsive and responsible

Bidder on the basis of the sum of the Base Bid and Alternates accepted.

ARTICLE 6 POST-BID INFORMATION

§ 6.1 Contractor’s Qualification Statement

Bidders to whom award of a Contract is under consideration shall submit to the Architect, upon request and within the timeframe specified by the Architect, a properly executed AIA Document A305™, Contractor’s Qualification Statement, unless such a Statement has been previously required and submitted for this Bid.

§ 6.2 Owner’s Financial Capability

A Bidder to whom award of a Contract is under consideration may request in writing, fourteen days prior to the expiration of the time for withdrawal of Bids, that the Owner furnish to the Bidder reasonable evidence that financial arrangements have been made to fulfill the Owner’s obligations under the Contract. The Owner shall then furnish such reasonable evidence to the

Bidder no later than seven days prior to the expiration of the time for withdrawal of Bids. Unless such reasonable evidence is furnished within the allotted time, the Bidder will not be required to execute the Agreement between the Owner and

Contractor.

§ 6.3 Submittals

§ 6.3.1 After notification of selection for the award of the Contract, the Bidder shall, as soon as practicable or as stipulated in the Bidding Documents, submit in writing to the Owner through the Architect:

.1 a designation of the Work to be performed with the Bidder's own forces;

.2 names of the principal products and systems proposed for the Work and the manufacturers and suppliers of each; and

.3 names of persons or entities (including those who are to furnish materials or equipment fabricated to a special design) proposed for the principal portions of the Work.

§ 6.3.2 The Bidder will be required to establish to the satisfaction of the Architect and Owner the reliability and responsibility of the persons or entities proposed to furnish and perform the Work described in the Bidding Documents.

§ 6.3.3 Prior to the execution of the Contract, the Architect will notify the Bidder if either the Owner or Architect, after due investigation, has reasonable objection to a person or entity proposed by the Bidder. If the Owner or Architect has reasonable objection to a proposed person or entity, the Bidder may, at the Bidder’s option, withdraw the Bid or submit an acceptable substitute person or entity. The Bidder may also submit any required adjustment in the Base Bid or Alternate Bid to account for the difference in cost occasioned by such substitution. The Owner may accept the adjusted bid price or disqualify the

Bidder. In the event of either withdrawal or disqualification, bid security will not be forfeited.

§ 6.3.4 Persons and entities proposed by the Bidder and to whom the Owner and Architect have made no reasonable objection must be used on the Work for which they were proposed and shall not be changed except with the written consent of the

Owner and Architect.

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ARTICLE 7 PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

§ 7.1 Bond Requirements

§ 7.1.1 If stipulated in the Bidding Documents, the Bidder shall furnish bonds covering the faithful performance of the

Contract and payment of all obligations arising thereunder.

§ 7.1.2 If the furnishing of such bonds is stipulated in the Bidding Documents, the cost shall be included in the Bid. If the furnishing of such bonds is required after receipt of bids and before execution of the Contract, the cost of such bonds shall be added to the Bid in determining the Contract Sum.

§ 7.1.3 The Bidder shall provide surety bonds from a company or companies lawfully authorized to issue surety bonds in the jurisdiction where the Project is located.

§ 7.1.4 Unless otherwise indicated below, the Penal Sum of the Payment and Performance Bonds shall be the amount of the

Contract Sum.

(If Payment or Performance Bonds are to be in an amount other than 100% of the Contract Sum, indicate the dollar amount or percentage of the Contract Sum.)

§ 7.2 Time of Delivery and Form of Bonds

§ 7.2.1 The Bidder shall deliver the required bonds to the Owner not later than three days following the date of execution of the Contract. If the Work is to commence sooner in response to a letter of intent, the Bidder shall, prior to commencement of the Work, submit evidence satisfactory to the Owner that such bonds will be furnished and delivered in accordance with this

Section 7.2.1.

§ 7.2.2 Unless otherwise provided, the bonds shall be written on AIA Document A312, Performance Bond and Payment Bond.

§ 7.2.3 The bonds shall be dated on or after the date of the Contract.

§ 7.2.4 The Bidder shall require the attorney-in-fact who executes the required bonds on behalf of the surety to affix to the bond a certified and current copy of the power of attorney.

ARTICLE 8 ENUMERATION OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

§ 8.1 Copies of the proposed Contract Documents have been made available to the Bidder and consist of the following documents:

.1 AIA Document A101™–2017, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, unless otherwise stated below.

(Insert the complete AIA Document number, including year, and Document title.)

.2 AIA Document A101™–2017, Exhibit A, Insurance and Bonds, unless otherwise stated below.

.3 AIA Document A201™–2017, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, unless otherwise stated below.

.4 Building Information Modeling Exhibit, if completed:

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.5 Drawings

Number Title Date

.6 Specifications

Section Title Date Pages

.7 Addenda:

Number Date Pages

.8 Other Exhibits:

(Check all boxes that apply and include appropriate information identifying the exhibit where required.)

[ ] AIA Document E204™–2017, Sustainable Projects Exhibit, dated as indicated below:

(Insert the date of the E204-2017.)

[ ] The Sustainability Plan:

Title Date Pages

[ ] Supplementary and other Conditions of the Contract:

Document Title Date Pages

.9 Other documents listed below:

(List here any additional documents that are intended to form part of the Proposed Contract Documents.)

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Attachment 2

ATTACHMENT TO AIA DOCUMENT A701-2018, Instructions to Bidders

The provisions of this Attachment shall delete, modify and supplement the provisions contained in the "Instructions to Bidders", AIA Document A701-2018 Edition. The provisions contained in this Attachment will supersede any conflicting provisions of the AIA Document. The term "Agency", as used in this Attachment, shall mean the United States of America, acting through the United States Department of Agriculture.

When the project is not subject to the Build America, Buy America Act the provisions in bold do not apply.

ARTICLE 1, DEFINITIONS

Add the following paragraphs and subparagraphs:

1.10 Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) – Requirements

instituted by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 mandating domestic preference that all iron and steel, manufactured products, and construction materials are produced in the United States.

1.10.1 Construction Materials – Those articles, materials, or supply – other than an item of primarily iron or steel;

a manufactured product; cement and cementitious materials;

aggregates such as stone, sand, or gravel; or aggregate binding agents or additives – that are or consist primarily of: non-ferrous metals, plastic and polymer-based products, glass, lumber or drywall.

1.10.2 Manufactured Product – Items assembled out of

components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into finished products. Manufactured products must be manufactured (assembled) in the United States, and the cost of components that were mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States must be greater than 55 percent of the total cost of all components of the project.

1.10.3 Manufacturer’s Certification – Documentation

provided by a Manufacturer, certifying that the items provided by Manufacturer meet the domestic preference requirements of BABAA.

ARTICLE 2, BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS

Add the following clauses to paragraph 2.1:

.7 This Bid has been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement as to any matter relating to this Bid, with any other Bidder or with any competitor.

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.8 Bidder is familiar with all laws and regulations that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the work; including BABAA requirements.

ARTICLE 3, BIDDING DOCUMENTS

Add the following sentence to the end of subparagraph 3.3.1: “Any request for substitute or “or equal” shall include the Manufacturer’s Certification of compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements mandated by Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”), Pub. L.177-58”.

ARTICLE 4, BIDDING PROCEDURES

Add the following sentence to the end of subparagraph 4.1.1:

“Only one copy of the Bid is to be submitted”.

Delete subparagraph 4.2.1 in its entirety and substitute the following:

4.2.1 Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond payable to the Owner for 5% of the total amount of the Bid.

Delete the last sentence of subparagraph 4.2.4 and substitute the following:

“However, if no Contract has been awarded or a Bidder has not been notified of the acceptance of its Bid, a Bidder may withdraw its Bid and request the return of its bid security beginning 60 days after the opening of Bids, unless a different period of time is mandated by State Law.” Should there be reasons why the Contract cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended, by mutual agreement between the Owner and the Bidder, and the concurrence of the Agency.

Add the following subparagraphs and clauses to paragraph 4.3:

4.3.6 All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and

regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the Project, shall apply to the Contract throughout.

4.3.7 Reserved

4.3.8 The Bidder agrees to abide by the requirements of section 319 of Public Law 101-121, which pertains to lobbying activities and applies to recipients of contracts or subcontracts that exceed $100,000 at any tier under a Federal loan that exceeds $150,000 or a Federal grant that exceeds $100,000. Each Bid shall be accompanied by a completed lobbying certification form identical to that included in the Bidding Documents.

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4.3.9 The Bidder agrees to abide by the requirements under 2 CFR Part 417, which pertains to the debarment or suspension of a person from participating in a Federal program or activity.

4.3.10 This Bid is for services related to a project that is

subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements under Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”), Pub. L. 177-58. Absent an approved waiver, all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in this project must be produced in the United States, as further outlined by the Office of Management and Budget’s regulation (reference 2 CFR 200) on the application of Buy America Preference in Federal Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure.

4.3.11 Under these Bidding Instructions, all Bidders (Contractors / Subcontractors) shall be responsible for:

.1 Providing bids that reflect compliance with BABAA requirements.

.2 Providing only iron, steel, construction materials and manufactured products that meet BABAA requirements.

Installation of materials or products that are not compliant with BABAA requirements shall be considered defective work.

.3 Including manufacturer’s certification for BABAA requirements with all applicable submittals. If a specific manufacturer is used in the bidding, a statement that the manufacturer will comply with BABAA requirements must be included with the bid submission. Contractor shall comply with BABAA requirements, including coordination with manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers to correct deficiencies in any BABAA documentation.

.4 Providing manufacturer’s certification for BABAA requirements with any change order for any new construction materials or manufactured products required by the change.

.5 Certifying by submitting an application for payment, based in whole or in part on furnishing construction materials or manufactured products; that such materials and products, to the Contractor’s, knowledge, are compliant with BABAA requirements.

.6 Ensuring that the Architect / Engineer has been provided an approved manufacturer’s certification or waiver prior to items being delivered to the project site.

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.7 Certifying upon completion that all work and materials are in compliance with BABAA requirements.

Add the following terms and conditions to subparagraph 4.4.3:

The Owner keep the bid security provided by the Bidder.

ARTICLE 5, CONSIDERATION OF BIDS

Delete subparagraph 5.3.2 in its entirety and substitute the following:

5.3.2 The Owner shall have the right to accept Alternates in the sequence or combinations listed and to determine the low Bidder on the basis of the sum of the Base Bid and the Alternates accepted.

ARTICLE 7, PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

Delete subparagraph 7.1.1 in its entirety and substitute the following:

7.1.1 Prior to execution of the Contract, the Bidder shall

furnish Bonds covering the faithful performance of the Contract and the payment of all obligations arising thereunder. Both Bonds shall be separately written, each in the amount of the Contract Sum with Power of Attorney attached naming “The United States of America, acting through the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development” as co-obligee. The cost shall be included in the Bid.

Delete subparagraph 7.1.3 in its entirety and substitute the following:

7.1.3 Surety companies executing Bonds must hold a certificate of authority as a acceptable surety on Federal Bonds as listed in Treasury Circular 570, as amended, and be authorized to transact business in the State where the Project is located.

Delete subparagraph 7.2.1 in its entirety and substitute the following:

7.2.1 The Bidder to whom the Contract is awarded will be required to execute the Agreement and obtain Performance and Payment Bonds, if required, within ten (10) calendar days from the date when the Notice of Award is delivered to the Bidder. The Notice shall be accompanied by the necessary Agreement.

Delete subparagraph 7.2.2 in its entirety and substitute the following:

7.2.2 The Bonds shall be written on forms identical to those

included in the Bidding Documents.

ARTICLE 8, ENUMERATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The following documents should be referenced, if applicable; in paragraph 8.1, clause .9:

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Attachment to the Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor (RD Instruction 1942-A, Guide 27, Attachment

3) Attachment to the General Conditions of the Contract for

Construction (RD Instruction 1942-A, Guide 27, Attachment 4) Special Conditions Invitation for Bids (Form RD 1924-5) Instructions to Bidders, AIA A701-2018 Attachment to the Instructions to Bidders (this attachment) Bid Form Bid Bond Payment Bond Performance Bond Certification for Contracts, Grants and Loans (RD Instruction

1940-Q, Exhibit A-1)

(Note: Any additional provisions that are necessary to remain effective after execution of the Contract for Construction will be inserted here and continue in the same format.)

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